Table 1 Modified Rankin scale for stroke severity [28]
The scale runs from 0 to 6, running from perfect health without symptoms to death | |
|---|---|
0 | No symptoms |
1 | No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms |
2 | Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities |
3 | Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted |
4 | Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted |
5 | Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent |
6 | Dead |