Osteogenesis Imperfecta Method for Functional Assessment

Parameter

Findings

Points

independence

none (unable to act independent even with human assistance)

0

requires human assistance to achieve anything in an activity (complete dependence)

1

needs some help occasionally (partial dependence)

2

independent of human help but requires assistive devices or special tools (independent with technical help)

3

completely independent in activity but not normal (timing, effort, external appearance)

4

normal activity (timing, effort, external appearance)

5

activities of daily living

none possible

0

essential personal needs met (self-feeding, toileting, dressing)

1

complete personal care (grooming, hygiene)

2

household activity possible (can cook, clean, keep house)

3

can participate in community activities (social, participate in organization, game playing)

4

mobility efficiency

none

0

severely limited (mobile but not functional enough to be used)

1

can move about immediate surroundings (housebound)

2

can travel in the community

3

can travel beyond the community

4

ambulation efficiency

no ambulation possible

0

can walk but not functional enough to be useful (severely limited; physical therapy walker)

1

can walk in the home (house bound)

2

can walk outside in the neighborhood (limited to 2-3 blocks)

3

can walk in the community

4