National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as An Early Predictor of Poststroke Dysphagia

Despite the availability of multiple, comprehensive screening methods to detect dysphagia during acute stroke care, consensus is lacking as to the best practice. Our previous study demonstrated favorable sensitivity of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) compared with a bedside 3-sip test. However, the FIM is challenging to administer during acute stroke care. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is administered routinely in the emergency department.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research