Table 1 Outcome and disability grading: “two simple questions” and rankin score
The two simple questions | ||
|---|---|---|
Does the patient require help from anybody for everyday activities? (For example eating, drinking, washing, brushing teeth, going to the toilet.) | Yes/no | Yes = Poor outcome |
Has the illness left you with any other problems? | Yes/no | Yes = Intermediate outcome |
No = Good outcome | ||
The modified rankin scale | ||
Grade | Description | |
0 | No symptoms | |
1 | Minor symptoms not interfering with lifestyle | |
2 | Symptoms that lead to some restriction in lifestyle, but do not interfere with the patients’ ability to look after themselves | |
3 | Symptoms that restrict lifestyle and prevent totally independent living | |
4 | Symptoms that clearly prevent independent living, although the patient does not need constant care and attention | |
5 | Totally dependent, requiring constant help day and night | |