| Selected Stroke Outcome Measures |
| Assessment |
Description and Rationale for Inclusion |
Discipline |
| ICF Category: Participation |
| Modified Rankin Handicap Scale |
Single item global outcome that categorized functional ability with consideration of pre stroke level of function. Valid [60] and reliable in patients with acute stroke [61]. Recommended for use in acute rehabilitation settings by APTA StrokEDGE. |
MD-PMR |
| Stroke Impact Scale |
Self-reported participation measure scoring 8 domains of function. Found to be reliable [62] and valid [63,64] in patients with stroke. Limited data supporting the use of this measure in the acute rehabilitation setting, however it may be reasonable to consider using [7]. As a modification, the last global recovery question was used as a patient reported outcome measure. The SIS in its entirety was less relevant for inpatients. |
MD-PMR |
| Short Form-12 |
12 item health status questionnaire that produces two scores, a physical mental component summary score. Found to be reliable and valid in patients with mild stroke [65]. The SF 36 was strongly recommended in acute rehabilitation setting and research by APTA StrokEDGE [7]. |
TR |
| Beck Depression Inventory |
Quantifies severity of depression, if present. Has been found to be reliable [66] and valid [67] in the stroke population. Due to inherent properties of being a self-report, this inventory may not be appropriate in patients with severe cognitive impairment. |
TR |
