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. 2017 May;12(1):25–30. doi: 10.15420/icr.2016:26:1

Table 2: Modified Rankin Scale for Measuring the Degree of Disability or Dependence in the Daily Activities of People who experience a Stroke.

Level Description
0 No symptoms
1 No significant disability, despite symptoms; able to perform all usual duties and activities
2 Slight disability; unable to perform all previous activities but able to look after own affairs without assistance
3 Moderate disability; requires some help, 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 requires nursing care and attention

Adapted from Rankin, 1957[71] and van Swieten et al., 1988[72]