Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

Created 22/02/2022, last revision 17/09/2023

the modified Ranking scale (mRS) is used to assess functional outcomes (the degree of disability or dependence in daily activities) in patients who have suffered a stroke
- mRS has been used in clinical research for more than three decades
- mRS correlates with stroke type, lesion size, and neurological impairment as assessed by other stroke evaluation scales
- individual quality of life and independence are influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the presence of comorbidities
increased reliability of mRS assessments can be achieved through the employment of a structured interview
mRS should be repeated over time to monitor recovery

Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
0	no symptoms
1	mild deficit without significant disability capable of performing all usual duties and activities
2	mild disability unable to carry out all previous activities, but able to manage own affairs without any assistance
3	moderate disability, the patient requires assistance with some activities able to walk without another person’s help
4	unable to walk and attend to bodily needs without assistance
5	bedridden incontinent, requiring constant nursing care
6	dead

Standardized interview for the mRS (Yes/No questions)

Are you experiencing any troubling symptoms?
Can you perform all duties and activities as before?
Are you able to keep up with your hobbies?
Do you require assistance for basic tasks such as preparing a simple meal, performing household chores, or balancing a checkbook?
Do you need assistance with shopping or short-distance travel?
Do you require another individual to aid you in walking?
Do you need help with eating, toileting, or bathing?
Do you remain bedridden most of the day, requiring constant nursing care?