Which SCI-specific measure scores independence in self-care, respiration/sphincter management, and mobility on a 0 to 100 scale?

Which SCI-specific measure scores independence in self-care, respiration/sphincter management, and mobility on a 0 to 100 scale?

• A. Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM)
• B. CHART
• C. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
• D. WISCI II

Answer: (A)

The main idea is measuring functional independence specifically for spinal cord injury across three key areas: self-care, respiration and sphincter management, and mobility. This tool is designed to yield a single total score from 0 to 100, where higher numbers reflect greater independence. That combination—SCI-specific domains plus a 0–100 total scale—is why this measure fits best. Other options don’t match all three features: the CHART is a broader disability assessment, not SCI-specific or tied to a 0–100 SCI total; the Berg Balance Scale focuses on balance and ranges up to 56; the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury centers on ambulation with devices and doesn’t cover self-care or respiration/sphincter management.

The main idea is measuring functional independence specifically for spinal cord injury across three key areas: self-care, respiration and sphincter management, and mobility. This tool is designed to yield a single total score from 0 to 100, where higher numbers reflect greater independence. That combination—SCI-specific domains plus a 0–100 total scale—is why this measure fits best. Other options don’t match all three features: the CHART is a broader disability assessment, not SCI-specific or tied to a 0–100 SCI total; the Berg Balance Scale focuses on balance and ranges up to 56; the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury centers on ambulation with devices and doesn’t cover self-care or respiration/sphincter management.