FIM in Practice: How Support Changes at Every Mobility Stage

04/03/2025 16 min Episodio 5
FIM in Practice: How Support Changes at Every Mobility Stage

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How Does Functional Independence Change Over Time?The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) helps determine how much support someone needs. But understanding FIM scores can be confusing! That’s why we’re introducing Enable Lifecare’s Mobility Stages—a simpler, clearer way to match support solutions to patient needs.In this episode, we cover:✔️ How support needs evolve at every mobility stage✔️ A practical way to understand FIM using real-world examples✔️ How to select the best assistive technology for each stage📌 Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: How FIM Scoring Works01:10 - Why We Created the Mobility Stages02:30 - Stage 1: Energized (FIM 6-7) – Almost Independent04:50 - Stage 2: Empowered (FIM 4-5) – Needs Some Assistance07:15 - Stage 3: Enabled (FIM 3-4) – Moderate Assistance Needed09:30 - Stage 4: Embraced (FIM 2-3) – High Caregiver Involvement11:45 - Stage 5: Elevated (FIM 1-2) – Total Assistance Required14:00 - Real-World Stories of Clients at Each Stage15:30 - How to Choose the Right Mobility & Assistive Devices17:00 - Final Takeaways & Discussion📝 Want a simple way to understand FIM?Check out our guide 👉 https://enablelifecare.com.au/blogs/moving-handling/enables-mobility-stages🎧 Listen & Watch Now 👉 https://enablelifecare.com.au/pages/podcast#OccupationalTherapy #FIMScore #MobilityStages #AssistiveTechnology #HealthcareInnovation