Neurology

Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

Degree of disability after stroke.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to describe functional disability/dependence after a stroke or other neurological event, and as an outcome measure.

Why use

It is the standard global disability outcome in stroke care and trials.

Evidence & references

  1. van Swieten JC et al. Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients. Stroke. 1988.

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