The survey used a combination of closed-ended questions, a checklist, and a 5-point Likert scale ... additional stroke and NIHSS education (emphasizing the difficult assessment pieces of the ...

Designed to enhance diagnosis of posterior strokes, this innovative approach reminds clinicians to perform the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), test of skew, and gait evaluation for any patient ...

Consistent use of a standardized assessment tool designed for stroke patients assists in the achievement of these goals. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a well-validated ...