Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

Created 22/02/2022, last revision 27/10/2022

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 30 years
- 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 by the use of a structured interview
mRS should be repeated over time to check for recovery

Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
0	no symptoms
1	the mild deficit with no significant disability able to carry out all usual duties and activities
2	mild disability unable to carry out all previous activities, but able to look after own affairs without any assistance
3	moderate disability, the patient requires help with some activities able to walk without the assistance of another person
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)

do you have any symptoms that are bothering you?
able to carry out all duties and activities as before?
are you able to keep up with your hobbies?
do you need help making a simple meal, doing household chores, or balancing a checkbook?
do you need help with shopping or traveling close to home?
do you need another person to help you walk?
do you need help with eating, going to the toilet, or bathing?
do you stay in bed most of the day and require constant nursing care?