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.