schwab_england_adl_scale: Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Scale
Description
Retrieves the clinical description for the Schwab and England ADL Scale score. This scale assesses the ability of patients with Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders to perform daily activities independently. Scores range from 100% (completely independent) to 0% (vegetative functions not functioning).
Usage
schwab_england_adl_scale(score_percent)
Value
A list containing:
Schwab_England_Score
The input score formatted as a percentage.
Description
The detailed clinical description of the patient's functional status.
Arguments
score_percent
Numeric. The assessed score as a percentage. Must be a multiple of 10 between 0 and 100.
References
Schwab RS, England AC. Projection technique for evaluating surgery in Parkinson’s disease. In: Gillingham FJ, Donaldson MC, eds. Third Symposium on Parkinson’s Disease. Edinburgh, Scotland: E&S Livingstone; 1969:152-157.