The FIM assesses various aspects of a patient's daily life activities. The motor items include: - Eating - Grooming - Bathing - Dressing (upper and lower body) - Toileting - Bladder and bowel management - Transfers (bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, tub, shower) - Walking or wheelchair mobility - Stair climbing
The cognitive items include: - Comprehension - Expression - Social interaction - Problem solving - Memory