Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

Summary

What it measures:

Activities of daily living, cognition, communication, depression, functional mobility, gait, general health, life participation, quality of life, social relationships, social support, upper extremity function

Target Population:

People with stroke

Professional Association Recommendations:

StrokEDGE:

Highly recommended for use in home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient settings.
Highly recommended for use with people who have subacute (2-6 mo) and chronic (>6 mo) stroke.

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