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mRS; Modified Rankin scale
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The modified Rankin scale (mRS) consists of six levels of classification that describe the degree of disability in stroke survivors (see Table 1 for classification). Ratings should be made by trained observers to ensure the accuracy of classifications. This training can be completed online, and for those not involved in clinical trials, this training and certification is free of charge. For those involved in clinical trials, however, payment must be made. Training is available in several languages. See http://www.rankinscale.org/ for training-related information in several languages and Quinn et al. (2007) for a description of the training program. Please see Broderick et al. (2017) for a review of the mRS.
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Fish, J. (2018). Rankin Scale. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1829
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