Creating Measures of Rehabilitation Outcomes for People Who Are Visually Impaired: The FIMBA Project.

Long, Richard G.; Crews, John E.; Mancil, Rickilyn

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ERIC Number: EJ608034

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Publication Date: 2000

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Creating Measures of Rehabilitation Outcomes for People Who Are Visually Impaired: The FIMBA Project.

Long, Richard G.; Crews, John E.; Mancil, Rickilyn

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v94 n5 p292-306 May 2000

The Functional Independence Measure for Blind Adults (FIMBA) Preadmission Interview and the Post-discharge Interview was tested on 143 veterans with blindness. Findings indicate the veterans achieved gains in at least one of the three dimensions (frequency, ease, and satisfaction) across the 33 items that were measured by FIMBA. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Evaluation Methods, Independent Living, Interviews, Program Effectiveness, Rehabilitation Programs, Self Care Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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