The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive ... results of the quality improvement initiative and guide further interventions, NIHSS assessment had ...

History of fluctuation in severity or change in symptoms from onset to initial evaluation was obtained on admission and in-hospital worsening was assessed with the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

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 ...