Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

Measures the degree of disability or dependence in daily activities of stroke patients.

Modified Rankin Scale — /6

Modified Rankin Scale

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Select the patient's level of disability

Select the patient's level of disability

0

No symptoms No symptoms at all.

1

No significant disability Able to carry out all usual duties and activities despite symptoms.

2

Slight disability Unable to carry out all previous activities but able to look after own affairs without assistance.

3

Moderate disability Requiring some help, but able to walk without assistance.

4

Moderately severe disability Unable to walk and attend to bodily needs without assistance.

5

Severe disability Bedridden, incontinent, requiring constant nursing care and attention.

6 Dead

Reference: van Swieten JC, et al. Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients. Stroke. 1988;19(5):604-607.