Function-Based Rehabilitation Classification Abstract, Executive Summary, Final Report and Appendix A

Lack of case mix adjust. is reinforcing inequities in the selection & treat. of patients in inpatient medical rehabilitation (MR). This study developed & tested a series of patient classification systems for MR based on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) of disability. The definitive system, referred to as FIM-Function Related Groups (FIM-FRGs), was developed using 85,447 discharges & explains more than 30% of variation in length of stay. The FIM-FRG system would encourage the timely discharge of patients & thus provide incentives for cost containment. The system, however, would not necessarily reinforce high quality care.Stineman, Margaret G. is the author of 'Function-Based Rehabilitation Classification Abstract, Executive Summary, Final Report and Appendix A' with ISBN 9780788145049 and ISBN 0788145045.