Best Practice

Thanks for the comments. I agree that the FIM is a great tool and the rehab service I work at does use it as an outcome measure. However I do think it can be superficial and it can also not always fully describe the difficulties the client is experiencing, especially cognitive difficulties. I would be keen to read the article in the new BMJ regarding the value of OT, which I must say is something that the managers in our service do not value us!I haven’t found much other evidence but I will keep on searching if you find anything please let me know. Saving dollars and cents is what seems to really matter not always best practice or best outcome for the client???