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Askiel Bruno¹, Brian Close, Jeffrey A Switzer

¹Department of Neurology, Georgia Health Sciences University, GA, USA. abruno@georgiahealth.edu

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Summary

The simplified modified Rankin Scale questionnaire (smRSq) shows good correlation with initial stroke severity, validating its use for assessing patient functional outcomes post-stroke.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Clinical Outcomes Research
Health Informatics

Background:

Assessing functional outcome after stroke is crucial for patient management.
The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a standard tool, but its lengthy administration can be a barrier.
The simplified modified Rankin Scale questionnaire (smRSq) offers a potentially more efficient alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate the simplified modified Rankin Scale questionnaire (smRSq).
To compare the smRSq against initial stroke severity as a predictor of functional outcome.

Main Methods:

Retrospective correlation analysis of 40 stroke patients treated with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator.
Initial stroke severity assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) via a telestroke system.
Functional outcomes assessed using the smRSq via telephone at least three months post-stroke.

Main Results:

A good correlation was found between the initial NIHSS scores and the smRSq assessments (r = 0.69, R(2) = 0.47, P < 0.001).
The 40 patients included in the analysis had baseline characteristics similar to the 80 disqualified patients.
The smRSq demonstrated good reliability in assessing functional outcomes.

Conclusions:

The strong correlation between smRSq and initial stroke severity supports its validity.
The smRSq is a reliable tool for assessing functional outcomes after stroke.
This validation furthers the utility of the smRSq in clinical practice and research.