by NeuroMerit | Apr 1, 2021 | mRS
Abstract Background and purpose: The standard outcome measure in stroke research is modified Rankin scale (mRS) evaluated by local blinded investigators. We aimed to assess feasibility and reliability of 2 central adjudication methods of mRS in the setting of a...
by NeuroMerit | Apr 1, 2021 | mRS
Abstract Background: A comprehensive evaluation of interrater reliability is crucial when it comes to multiple coders assessing the stroke outcomes using telephone interview. The reliability between telephone raters is important, as it could affect the accuracy of the...
by NeuroMerit | Apr 1, 2021 | mRS
Abstract Background: The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a commonly used scale to assess the functional outcome after stroke. Several studies on mRS showed good reliability, feasibility, and interrater agreement of this scale using a face-to-face assessment. However,...
by NeuroMerit | Apr 1, 2021 | MoCA
Abstract Background: Telehealth neuropsychological services can increase the availability of specialised care for individuals in rural areas where barriers to these services are faced. As this practice becomes more commonplace, the reliability and validity of...
by NeuroMerit | Apr 1, 2021 | MoCA
Abstract Background: In an aging society, neuropsychological testing using video teleconferencing (VTC) is increasingly important. Despite the potential benefit of a VTC-administered Montreal Cognitive Assessment Tool (MoCA) to detect cognitive decline, only a limited...
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