Functional capacity evaluation
Harten, J.A.
Occupational Medicine 13(1): 209-212
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0885-114X PMID: 9477419 Document Number: 490857
The functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a tool for assessing the extent of a patient's disability. Several factors help to determine whether an FCE should be conducted. Once underway, the evaluation includes an intake interview, musculoskeletal and functional assessments, validation of effort, and interpretation and recommendation.
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