Modified Rankin scale
The modified Rankin scale (mRS) is a standardized measure that describes the degree of disability after a stroke . It is the most established measure for describing neurological impairment in clinical studies and also in the context of medical quality assurance.
It was first described by Rankin in 1957. The currently commonly used modification was made in 1988 by van Swieten, et al. which also described the interobserver reliability for the first time.
The scale from 0 to 6 describes the range from full health to death.
- 0 - No symptoms.
- 1 - No relevant impairment. Can do everyday activities despite certain symptoms.
- 2 - Slight impairment. Can take care of himself without help, but is limited in everyday life.
- 3 - Moderate impairment. Needs help in everyday life, but can walk without help.
- 4 - Severe impairment. Needs help with personal hygiene, cannot walk without help.
- 5 - Severe disability. Bedridden, incontinent, needs constant nursing help.
- 6 - death as a result of apoplexy.
See also
- Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale for pre-hospital stroke identification.
- Barthel index for the nursing assessment of skills in everyday life.
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- ↑ Rankin J: Cerebral vascular accidents in patients over the age of 60. II. Prognosis . In: Scott Med J . 2, No. 5, May 1957, pp. 200-15. PMID 13432835 .
- ↑ van Swieten J, Koudstaal P, Visser M, Schouten H, et al. : Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients. . In: Stroke . 19, No. 5, 1988, pp. 604-607. PMID 3363593 .