🧠 Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
Grade global disability after stroke with the modified Rankin Scale.
Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
Disability level
When to use
Standard outcome measure in stroke care and trials.
How it works
0 no symptoms … 5 severe disability … 6 dead. 0–2 = functional independence.
Key points
- 0–2 is a favourable, independent outcome.
- Use a structured interview for reliability.
- The primary endpoint in many stroke trials.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.