modified_rankin_scale: Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

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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)

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.

Value

A list containing:

mRS_Score	The input score.
Description	The clinical definition associated with the score.

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

# Example 1: Slight Disability
modified_rankin_scale(2)

# Example 2: Severe Disability
modified_rankin_scale(5)

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