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2. Functional capacity evaluation - Wikipedia

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   An FCE involves assessments made by one or more medical doctors. There are two types of FCE used by the United States Social Security Administration: the Mental Functional Capacity Evaluation (MFCE) that measures emotional and mental capacity, and the Physical Functional Capacity Evaluation (PFCE) that measures physical functioning. [2]

3. University of California, San Diego Performance-Based Skills ...

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   As everyday functioning is fundamental for patients with cognitive impairment, the focal point has shifted towards accurate assessment of everyday functional capabilities. [1] Self-reporting or observations by a clinician have been the most common instruments used to assess everyday functioning, but these methods have weaknesses.

4. VRFCAT - Wikipedia

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   The Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool (VRFCAT) is a computerized measure that was developed to be a reliable, valid, and sensitive measure of functional capacity, with the potential to demonstrate real-world functional improvements associated with cognitive change.

5. Duke Activity Status Index - Wikipedia

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   The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) is an assessment tool used to evaluate the functional capacity of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. [1] In clinical practice, DASI can be used to assess the effects of medical treatments and cardiac rehabilitation as well. [2]

6. New York Heart Association Functional Classification

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   The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure.It places patients in one of four categories based on how much they are limited during physical activity; the limitations/symptoms are in regard to normal breathing and varying degrees in shortness of breath and/or angina.

7. Functional Capacity Index - Wikipedia

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   The Functional Capacity Index (FCI) is a measure of a person's level of function for the following 12 months after sustaining some form of illness or injury. [1] The FCI incorporates ten physical functions and gives each a numerical value on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 representing no limitations on a person's everyday function.

8. Functional Independence Measure - Wikipedia

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   Furthermore, it aims to allow clinicians to track changes in the functional status of patients from the onset of rehab care through discharge and follow-up. The FIM's assessment of degree of disability depends on the patient's score in 18 categories, focusing on motor and cognitive function. Each category or item is rated on a 7-point scale (1 ...

9. Work Capability Assessment - Wikipedia

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   Each functional descriptor comes with a score of 6, 9 or 15 points that is intended to reflect the relative severity of the disability. A total score of 15 points or more will qualify the claimant for ESA. If the healthcare professional deems that none of the functional descriptors apply, the total score will be zero. [4]