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Functional Status Index (FSI)

The Functional Status Index (FSI) was developed as a comprehensive ADL assessment for adults living in the community. The 18 items include the following domains gross mobility, personal care, social/role activities, hand activities and home chores. Items are scored to provides scores in three areas: dependence, difficulty and pain.

References

Jette, AM. The Functional Status Index: reliability of a chronic disease evaluation instrument. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1980;61:395-401.

Jette, AM. The Functional Status Index: reliability and validity of a self-report functional disability measure. J Rheumatol 1987;14(suppl 15):15-19.

 

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