The scale is a commonly used measurement for the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke;
scale range 0-6; with 0 - No symptoms. 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms. 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities. 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted. 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted. 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent. 6 - Dead. publication: van Swieten J, Koudstaal P, Visser M, Schouten H, et al. (1988). "Interobserver agreement for the assessment of handicap in stroke patients". Stroke. 19 (5): 604-607. doi:10.1161/01.str.19.5.604. PMID 3363593.