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cliot (version 1.0.0)

modified_rankin_scale: Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

Description

Retrieves the clinical description for the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. The mRS is a widely used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other neurological disability.

Usage

modified_rankin_scale(score)

Value

A list containing:

mRS_Score

The input score.

Description

The clinical definition associated with the score.

Arguments

score

Numeric. The mRS score (0-6). 0: No symptoms. 1: No significant disability. 2: Slight disability. 3: Moderate disability. 4: Moderately severe disability. 5: Severe disability. 6: Dead.

References

Rankin J. Cerebral vascular accidents in patients over the age of 60. II. Prognosis. Scott Med J. 1957;2(5):200-215. van Swieten JC, Koudstaal PJ, Visser MC, Schouten HJ, van Gijn J. Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients. Stroke. 1988;19(5):604-607.

Examples

Run this code

# Example 1: Slight Disability
modified_rankin_scale(2)

# Example 2: Severe Disability
modified_rankin_scale(5)

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