Veterans Affairs Toxicity Scale - gait score

General Details:

Name:
Veterans Affairs Toxicity Scale - gait score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
The score as related to gait, normal walking as part of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Toxicity Scale.
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

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Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
5 Slight ataxia (slowness or unsteady turning) Slight ataxia (slowness or unsteady turning)
15 Mild ataxia (veer from side to side, difficulty with tandem gait) Mild ataxia (veer from side to side, difficulty with tandem gait)
25 Moderate ataxia (unsteady, walks with wide base gait. tendency to fall toward one side or other) Moderate ataxia (unsteady, walks with wide base gait. tendency to fall toward one side or other)
50 Severe gait disturbance (can walk only with assistance, some unsteadiness even when sitting) Severe gait disturbance (can walk only with assistance, some unsteadiness even when sitting)

Designations:

Designation:
Veterans Affairs Toxicity Scale - gait score
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Designations:

Definition:
The score as related to gait, normal walking as part of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Toxicity Scale.
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Cramer J et al. A method of quantification for the evaluation of antiepileptic drug therapy. Neurology. 1983; 33[Suppl] 11: 26-37. Contact: joyce.cramer@gmail.com

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
WxGQ10VzxtU
Version:
1.1
Source:
NINDS
Id:
C13281
Version:
1
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
VAToxScaleGaitScore
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