Table 4 Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC) upon admission
FAC | MDR+ | MDR- | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|
0 - patient cannot walk | 128 (92.8%) | 541 (88.1%) | 669 (89.0%) |
1 - patients needs firm continuous support from 1 person who helps carrying weight and with balance | 6 (4.3%) | 45 (7.3%) | 51 (6.8%) |
2 - patient needs continuous or intermittent support of one person to help with balance and coordination. | 2 (1.4%) | 18 (2.9%) | 20 (2.7%) |
3 - patient requires verbal supervision or stand-by help from one person without physical contact | 2 (1.4%) | 9 (1.5%) | 11 (1.5%) |
4 - patient can walk independently on level ground, but requires help on stairs, slopes or uneven surfaces | 0 | 1 (0.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
5 - patient can walk independently anywhere | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sum | 138 (100%) | 614 (100%) | 752 (100%) |