Which statement defines Modified Independent Assist?

• A. Patient may require verbal cues or uses assistive equipment or adaptive equipment (bed rail, grab bars, transfer board, furniture)
• B. Patient can perform a transfer without any assistance
• C. Therapist is within arm reach to guide balance
• D. Caregiver is positioned close to the patient

Answer: (A)

Modified Independent means the person can perform the activity without a helper providing hands-on assistance, but may need assistive devices or safety cues or take extra time to complete it. In a transfer, this shows up when the patient uses equipment like a walker, transfer board, bed rails, or needs verbal prompts to initiate or carry out the movement, yet no one is physically guiding or supporting them.

That’s why the statement describing use of assistive equipment or needing verbal cues fits best. It acknowledges independence with the aid of devices or cues rather than actual physical help. The other scenarios imply ongoing physical support or close supervision, which would be different levels of assistance rather than Modified Independent.