National Institutes of Health Stroke Scores (NIHSS) and discharge disposition relative to outcomes
| NIHSS | Home | IRF | SNF | Total patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIHSS <8 | ||||
| mRS 0–2 | 86 (88.7%) | 44 (70.9%) | 1 (25%) | 131 |
| mRS 3–6 | 11 (11.3%) | 18 (29.1%) | 3 (75%) | 32 |
| 97 | 62 | 4 | 163 | |
| NIHSS 8–13 | ||||
| mRS 0–2 | 2 (28.6%) | 13 (23.2%) | 1 (10%) | 16 |
| mRS 3–6 | 5 (71.4%) | 43 (76.8%) | 9 (90%) | 57 |
| 7 | 56 | 10 | 73 | |
| NIHSS ≥14 | ||||
| mRS 0–2 | 1 (25%) | 2 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 3 |
| mRS 3–6 | 3 (75%) | 31 (93.9%) | 13 (100%) | 47 |
| 4 | 33 | 13 | 50 |
IRF, independent rehabilitation facility; mRS, modified Rankin Score; SNF, skilled nursing facility.