THE FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE MEASURE FOR CHILDREN (WEEFIM) - CONCEPTUAL BASIS AND PILOT USE IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES
THE FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE MEASURE FOR CHILDREN (WEEFIM) - CONCEPTUAL BASIS AND PILOT USE IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES
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DOI：
10.1177/000992289403300708
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发表时间：
1994-07-01
影响因子：
1.6
通讯作者：
DUFFY, LC
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作者：
MSALL, ME;DIGAUDIO, K;DUFFY, LC
儿科医生可用于跟踪和监测儿童残疾状况的工具很少。我们描述的概念基础和试点使用的儿童功能独立性的措施（Weewealth）。我们在患有肢体缺陷、唐氏综合征、脊柱裂、脑瘫和极端早产儿的儿童中试用该仪器表明，Weeweight是跟踪学龄前和儿童中期残疾的有效措施。Weekly衡量发展优势和困难对家庭，学校和社区独立性的影响。这使儿科医生能够优先考虑干预措施，以提高综合功能结果和支持家庭。
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.