References - Rehabilitation Outcomes

References are listed alphabetically. Please click on the relevant links for more information.

• FIM (Functional Independence Measure)

The FIM measures the functional ability of a patient by measuring 18 different criteria. This changes during rehabilitation and the FIMâ„¢ instrument is used to track those changes which are key outcome measures of rehabilitation episodes. Patients are evaluated by clinicians credentialed by AROC (Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre) at the time of the patient's admission and before discharge. The two sets of scores are then compared and changes measured.

• "hip, knee or shoulder replacement"

This data includes all joint replacements and may also include ankle or elbow replacements. However, the vast majority of joint replacements are hip, knee and shoulder.

• "achieve similar outcomes" and "other Australian private hospitals"

FIM data is benchmarked with Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre national FIM (Functional Independence Measure) data on Australian Private Hospitals. Data refers to the previous financial year.

• Severity

Severity on admission is measured using the AN-SNAP (Australian National Sub-Acute and Non-Acute Patient) Overnight Rehabilitation classification system. The scores highlighted in green are considered 'severe impairments'.