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Stroke, Vol 25, 2220-2226, Copyright © 1994 by American Heart Association


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Improved reliability of the NIH Stroke Scale using video training. NINDS TPA Stroke Study Group

P Lyden, T Brott, B Tilley, KM Welch, EJ Mascha, S Levine, EC Haley, J Grotta and J Marler
University of California, San Diego.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Despite the frequent use of clinical rating scales in multicenter therapeutic stroke trials, no generally acceptable method exists to train and certify investigators to use the instrument consistently. We desired to train investigators to use the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale in a study of acute stroke therapy so that all examiners rated patients comparably. METHODS: We devised a two-camera videotape method that optimizes the visual presentation of examination findings. We then measured the effectiveness of the training by asking each investigator to evaluate a set of 11 patients, also on videotape. We tabulated the evaluations, devised a scoring system, and calculated measures of interobserver agreement among the participants in this study. RESULTS: We trained and certified 162 investigators. We found moderate to excellent agreement on most Stroke Scale items (unweighted kappa > 0.60). Two items, facial paresis and ataxia, exhibited poor agreement (unweighted kappa < 0.40) and should be revised in future editions of the scale. Performance improved with video training compared with previous studies. Inclusion of the motor rating of the unaffected limbs in the total score did not affect reliability. CONCLUSIONS: Video training and certification is a practical and effective method to standardize the use of examination scales. Two cameras must be used during the taping of patients to accurately present the clinical findings. This method is easily adapted to any study in which a large number of investigators will be enrolling patients at multiple clinical centers.


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J. E. Simon, J. Kennedy, J.H. W. Pexman, and A. M. Buchan
The eyes have it: conjugate eye deviation on CT scan aids in early detection of ischemic stroke
Can. Med. Assoc. J., May 27, 2003; 168(11): 1446 - 1447.
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Y. Yoneda, T. Uehara, H. Yamasaki, Y. Kita, M. Tabuchi, and E. Mori
Hospital-Based Study of the Care and Cost of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Japan
Stroke, March 1, 2003; 34(3): 718 - 724.
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K.R. Lees, D. Barer, G.A. Ford, W. Hacke, V. Kostulas, A.K. Sharma, and T. Odergren
Tolerability of NXY-059 at Higher Target Concentrations in Patients With Acute Stroke
Stroke, February 1, 2003; 34(2): 482 - 487.
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S. E. Kasner, B. L. Cucchiara, M. L. McGarvey, J. M. Luciano, D. S. Liebeskind, and J. A. Chalela
Modified National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Can Be Estimated From Medical Records
Stroke, February 1, 2003; 34(2): 568 - 570.
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P. D. Schellinger, J. B. Fiebach, W. Hacke, and J. Rother
Imaging-Based Decision Making in Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: Present Status
Stroke, February 1, 2003; 34(2): 575 - 583.
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A. Semplicini, A. Maresca, G. Boscolo, M. Sartori, R. Rocchi, V. Giantin, P. L. Forte, and A. C. Pessina
Hypertension in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Compensatory Mechanism or an Additional Damaging Factor?
Arch Intern Med, January 27, 2003; 163(2): 211 - 216.
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D. Schlegel;, S. J. Kolb, J. M. Luciano, J. M. Tovar, B. L. Cucchiara, D. S. Liebeskind, and S. E. Kasner
Utility of the NIH Stroke Scale as a Predictor of Hospital Disposition
Stroke, January 1, 2003; 34(1): 134 - 137.
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K. C. Johnston, A. F. Connors Jr, D. P. Wagner, and E. C. Haley Jr
Predicting Outcome in Ischemic Stroke: External Validation of Predictive Risk Models
Stroke, January 1, 2003; 34(1): 200 - 202.
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J. W. Sturm, R. H. Osborne, H. M. Dewey, G. A. Donnan, R. A.L. Macdonell, and A. G. Thrift
Brief Comprehensive Quality of Life Assessment After Stroke: The Assessment of Quality of Life Instrument in the North East Melbourne Stroke Incidence Study (NEMESIS)
Stroke, December 1, 2002; 33(12): 2888 - 2894.
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J. Rother, P.D. Schellinger, A. Gass, M. Siebler, A. Villringer, J.B. Fiebach, J. Fiehler, O. Jansen, T. Kucinski, V. Schoder, et al.
Effect of Intravenous Thrombolysis on MRI Parameters and Functional Outcome in Acute Stroke <6 Hours
Stroke, October 1, 2002; 33(10): 2438 - 2445.
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J. F. Arenillas, A. Rovira, C. A. Molina, E. Grive, J. Montaner, J. Alvarez-Sabin, and K.-O. Lovblad
Prediction of Early Neurological Deterioration Using Diffusion- and Perfusion-Weighted Imaging in Hyperacute Middle Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke * Editorial Comment
Stroke, September 1, 2002; 33(9): 2197 - 2205.
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C. Weimar, T. Kurth, K. Kraywinkel, M. Wagner, O. Busse, R. L. Haberl, and H.-C. Diener
Assessment of Functioning and Disability After Ischemic Stroke
Stroke, August 1, 2002; 33(8): 2053 - 2059.
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C. A. Molina, J. Alvarez-Sabin, J. Montaner, S. Abilleira, J. F. Arenillas, P. Coscojuela, F. Romero, and A. Codina
Thrombolysis-Related Hemorrhagic Infarction: A Marker of Early Reperfusion, Reduced Infarct Size, and Improved Outcome in Patients With Proximal Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion
Stroke, June 1, 2002; 33(6): 1551 - 1556.
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B. C. Meyer, T. M. Hemmen, C. M. Jackson, and P. D. Lyden
Modified National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale for Use in Stroke Clinical Trials: Prospective Reliability and Validity
Stroke, May 1, 2002; 33(5): 1261 - 1266.
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O. Y. Bang, J. H. Heo, J. Y. Kim, J. H. Park, and K. Huh
Middle Cerebral Artery Stenosis Is a Major Clinical Determinant in Striatocapsular Small, Deep Infarction
Arch Neurol, February 1, 2002; 59(2): 259 - 263.
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K. C. Johnston, D. P. Wagner, E. C. Haley Jr, and A. F. Connors Jr
Combined Clinical and Imaging Information as an Early Stroke Outcome Measure
Stroke, February 1, 2002; 33(2): 466 - 472.
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P. Lyden, A. Shuaib, K. Ng, K. Levin, R.P. Atkinson, A. Rajput, L. Wechsler, T. Ashwood, L. Claesson, T. Odergren, et al.
Clomethiazole Acute Stroke Study in Ischemic Stroke (CLASS-I): Final Results * Editorial Comment: Final Results
Stroke, January 1, 2002; 33(1): 122 - 129.
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S. C. Patel, S. R. Levine, B. C. Tilley, J. C. Grotta, M. Lu, M. Frankel, E. C. Haley Jr, T. G. Brott, J. P. Broderick, S. Horowitz, et al.
Lack of Clinical Significance of Early Ischemic Changes on Computed Tomography in Acute Stroke
JAMA, December 12, 2001; 286(22): 2830 - 2838.
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W.S. Burgin, L. Staub, W. Chan, PhD;, T.H. Wein, R.A. Felberg, J.C. Grotta, A.M. Demchuk, S.L. Hickenbottom, and L.B. Morgenstern
Acute stroke care in non-urban emergency departments
Neurology, December 11, 2001; 57(11): 2006 - 2012.
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C. A. Molina, J. Montaner, S. Abilleira, J. F. Arenillas, M. Ribo, R. Huertas, F. Romero, and J. Alvarez-Sabin
Time Course of Tissue Plasminogen Activator-Induced Recanalization in Acute Cardioembolic Stroke: A Case-Control Study
Stroke, December 1, 2001; 32(12): 2821 - 2827.
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P. Lyden, M. Jacoby, J. Schim, G. Albers, P. Mazzeo, T. Ashwood, A. Nordlund, and T. Odergren
The Clomethiazole Acute Stroke Study in tissue-type plasminogen activator-treated stroke (CLASS-T): Final results
Neurology, October 9, 2001; 57(7): 1199 - 1205.
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K. Kimura, K. Minematsu, M. Koga, R. Arakawa, M. Yasaka, H. Yamagami, K. Nagatsuka, H. Naritomi, and T. Yamaguchi
Microembolic Signals and Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging Abnormalities in Acute Ischemic Stroke
AJNR Am. J. Neuroradiol., June 1, 2001; 22(6): 1037 - 1042.
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P. D. Lyden, M. Lu, S. R. Levine, T. G. Brott, J. Broderick, and R. Cote
A Modified National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale for Use in Stroke Clinical Trials : Preliminary Reliability and Validity Editorial Comment : The NIH Stroke Scale: Is Simpler Better?
Stroke, June 1, 2001; 32(6): 1310 - 1317.
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G. Rordorf, W. J. Koroshetz, M. A. Ezzeddine, A. Z. Segal, and F. S. Buonanno
A pilot study of drug-induced hypertension for treatment of acute stroke
Neurology, May 8, 2001; 56(9): 1210 - 1213.
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C. A. Molina, J. Montaner, S. Abilleira, B. Ibarra, F. Romero, J. F. Arenillas, and J. Alvarez-Sabin
Timing of Spontaneous Recanalization and Risk of Hemorrhagic Transformation in Acute Cardioembolic Stroke
Stroke, May 1, 2001; 32(5): 1079 - 1084.
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R. L. Sacco, J. T. DeRosa, E. C. Haley Jr, B. Levin, P. Ordronneau, S. J. Phillips, T. Rundek, R. G. Snipes, J. L. P. Thompson, and for the GAIN Americas Investigators
Glycine Antagonist in Neuroprotection for Patients With Acute Stroke: GAIN Americas: A Randomized Controlled Trial
JAMA, April 4, 2001; 285(13): 1719 - 1728.
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K. R. Lees, A. K. Sharma, D. Barer, G. A. Ford, V. Kostulas, Y.-F. Cheng, and T. Odergren
Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of the Nitrone NXY-059 in Patients With Acute Stroke
Stroke, March 1, 2001; 32(3): 675 - 680.
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K. R. Lees, A. G. Dyker, A. Sharma, G. A. Ford, M. E. Ardron, and D. G. Grosset
Tolerability of the Low-Affinity, Use-Dependent NMDA Antagonist AR-R15896AR in Stroke Patients : A Dose-Ranging Study
Stroke, February 1, 2001; 32(2): 466 - 472.
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G. Rordorf, R. J. Bellon, R. F. Budzik Jr., J. Farkas, G. F. Reinking, R. S. Pergolizzi, M. Ezzeddine, A. M. Norbash, R. Gilberto Gonzalez, and C. M. Putman
Silent Thromboembolic Events Associated with the Treatment of Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms by Use of Guglielmi Detachable Coils: Prospective Study Applying Diffusion-weighted Imaging
AJNR Am. J. Neuroradiol., January 1, 2001; 22(1): 5 - 10.
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T. Back, J. G. Hirsch, K. Szabo, and A. Gass
Failure to Demonstrate Peri-Infarct Depolarizations by Repetitive MR Diffusion Imaging in Acute Human Stroke
Stroke, December 1, 2000; 31(12): 2901 - 2906.
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K. M. Chapman, A. R. Woolfenden, D. Graeb, D. C. C. Johnston, J. Beckman, M. Schulzer, and P. A. Teal
Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Acute Ischemic Stroke : A Canadian Hospital's Experience
Stroke, December 1, 2000; 31(12): 2920 - 2924.
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V. N. Thijs, M. G. Lansberg, C. Beaulieu, M. P. Marks, M. E. Moseley, and G. W. Albers
Is Early Ischemic Lesion Volume on Diffusion-Weighted Imaging an Independent Predictor of Stroke Outcome? : A Multivariable Analysis
Stroke, November 1, 2000; 31(11): 2597 - 2602.
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M. R. Frankel, L. B. Morgenstern, T. Kwiatkowski, M. Lu, B. C. Tilley, J. P. Broderick, R. Libman, S. R. Levine, and T. Brott
Predicting prognosis after stroke: A placebo group analysis from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke rt-PA Stroke Trial
Neurology, October 10, 2000; 55(7): 952 - 959.
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