Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) for Stroke Disability

The modified Rankin Scale adds 2 levels to the original scale, with one for asymptomatic and one for death.

Patient selection: stroke

Parameters:

(1) symptoms

(2) level of disability

(3) capabilities

Symptoms	Disability	Capabilities	mRS
none	none	completely independent	0
present	minimal	can do all usual activities	1
present	slight	unable to carry out all previous activities; no need for assistance	2
present	moderate	needs some assistance; can walk unassisted	3
present	moderate to severe	unable to walk unassisted; needs assistance with activities of daily living	4
present	severe	completely dependent in all activities of daily living; bedridden	5
dead	dead	NA	6

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