THE FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE MEASURE FOR CHILDREN (WEEFIM) - CONCEPTUAL BASIS AND PILOT USE IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES

被引：301

作者：

MSALL, ME

DIGAUDIO, K

ROGERS, BT

LAFOREST, S

CATANZARO, NL

CAMPBELL, J

WILCZENSKI, F

DUFFY, LC

机构：

[1] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT PEDIAT,BUFFALO,NY

[2] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT REHABIL MED,BUFFALO,NY

[3] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT NEUROL,BUFFALO,NY

[4] SUNY BUFFALO,SCH MED & BIOMED SCI,DEPT EDUC PSYCHOL,BUFFALO,NY

来源：

CLINICAL PEDIATRICS | 1994年 / 33卷 / 07期

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D O I：

10.1177/000992289403300708

中图分类号：

R72 [儿科学];

学科分类号：

100202 ;

摘要：

Few tools are available to pediatricians for tracking and monitoring disability status in children. We describe the conceptual basis and pilot use of the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). Our pilot use of this instrument in children with limb deficiency, Down's syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and extreme prematurity demonstrates that the WeeFIM is a valid measure for tracking disability in preschool age and middle childhood. The WeeFIM measures the impact of developmental strengths and difficulties on independence at home, in school, and in the community. This allows the pediatrician to prioritize interventions for enhancing comprehensive functional outcomes and supporting families.

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页码：421 / 430

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