Modified Rankin Scale

Modified Rankin Scale

0 – No symptoms.

1 – No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms.

2 – Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities.

3 – Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted.

4 – Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted.

5 – Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent.

6 – Dead.

References:

Van Swieten, J. C., et al. “Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients.” Stroke 19.5 (1988): 604-607.

Banks, Jamie L., and Charles A. Marotta. “Outcomes validity and reliability of the modified Rankin scale: implications for stroke clinical trials: a literature review and synthesis.” Stroke 38.3 (2007): 1091-1096.

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