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Table 1 Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

From: Postoperative drainage for 6, 12, or 24 h after burr-hole evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma in symptomatic patients (DRAIN-TIME 2): study protocol for a nationwide randomized controlled trial

mRS score

Description

0

No symptoms

1

No significant disability despite symptoms; able to carry out all usual duties and activities

2

Slight disability; unable to carry out all previous activities but able to look after own affairs without assistance

3

Moderate disability: requiring some help (e.g., with shopping/managing affairs) but able to walk without assistance

4

Moderately severe disability: unable to walk without assistance and unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance

5

Severe disability; bedridden, incontinent, and requiring constant nursing care and attention

6

Dead