Development and validation of the Dutch Stroke Score for predicting disability and functional outcome after ischemic stroke: A tool to support efficient discharge planning

Introduction We aimed to develop and validate a prognostic score for disability at discharge and functional outcome at three months in patients with acute ischemic stroke based on clinical information available on admission. Patients and methods The Dutch Stroke Score (DSS) was developed in 1227 patients with ischemic stroke included in the Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) In Stroke study. Predictors for Barthel Index (BI) at discharge (‘DSS-discharge’) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at three months (‘DSS-3 months’) were identified in multivariable ordinal regression. The models were internally va... Mehr ...