Functional independence measure prediction: an initial evaluation of residents' skills

R Zafonte; S Millis; N Mann; K Black; T Watanabe; N DeSantis; C Pelshaw

doi:10.1097/00002060-200005000-00010

Functional independence measure prediction: an initial evaluation of residents' skills

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2000 May-Jun;79(3):278-82. doi: 10.1097/00002060-200005000-00010.

Authors

R Zafonte¹, S Millis, N Mann, K Black, T Watanabe, N DeSantis, C Pelshaw

Affiliation

¹ Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit 48201, USA.

PMID: 10821314
DOI: 10.1097/00002060-200005000-00010

Abstract

The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess the ability of first-year PM&R residents to accurately predict functional outcome in an acute rehabilitation setting. Although statistically significant, the accuracy and precision of the residents' predictive skills were rather modest. A future focus on innovative methods to evaluate and develop these clinical skills appears warranted.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brain Diseases / rehabilitation*
Brain Injuries / rehabilitation
Clinical Competence*
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Health Status Indicators*
Humans
Internship and Residency*
Male
Middle Aged
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / education*
Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation