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Figure 4. Average change in functional independence, as measured by Functional Independence Measure (FIM), scores by treatment group and baseline scores. FIM was collected by medical chart at discharge for baseline measure and at 3 months postdischarge during exit interview via adapted FONE FIM instrument (telephone version of FIM). Perrin PB, Johnston A, Vogel B, Heesacker M, Vega-Trujillo M, Anderson J, Rittman M. A culturally sensitive Transition Assistance Program for stroke caregivers: Examining caregiver mental health and stroke rehabilitation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2010:47(7):605–16. DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2009.10.0170