| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10175975 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The FIM cannot determine whether such patients should be discharged to their home or transferred to a care facility. However, the motor function scores on the FIM are valid for assessing hip fracture patients and may be suitable as a standardized procedure for determining their postdischarge residence.
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Authors
Haruhiko Takeda, Junji Kamogawa, Kenshi Sakayama, Kazuo Kamada, Shinji Tanaka, Haruyasu Yamamoto,