Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - functional staging ataxia score

General Details:

Name:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - functional staging ataxia score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
Functional staging for ataxia in subject/participant, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
0 Stage 0: Normal Stage 0: Normal
0.5
1 Stage 1.0: Minimal signs detected by physician during screening. Can run or jump without loss of balance. No disability Stage 1.0: Minimal signs detected by physician during screening. Can run or jump without loss of balance. No disability
1.5
2 Stage 2.0: Symptoms present, recognized by patient, but still mild. Cannot run or jump without losing balance. The patient is physically capable of leading an independent life, but daily activities may be somewhat restricted. Minimal disability Stage 2.0: Symptoms present, recognized by patient, but still mild. Cannot run or jump without losing balance. The patient is physically capable of leading an independent life, but daily activities may be somewhat restricted. Minimal disability
2.5
3 Stage 3.0: Symptoms are overt and significant. Requires regular or periodic holding onto wall/furniture or use of a cane for stability and walking. Mild disability. (Note: many patients postpone obtaining a cane by avoiding open spaces and walking with the aid of walls/people etc. These patients are graded as stage 3.0) Stage 3.0: Symptoms are overt and significant. Requires regular or periodic holding onto wall/furniture or use of a cane for stability and walking. Mild disability. (Note: many patients postpone obtaining a cane by avoiding open spaces and walking with the aid of walls/people etc. These patients are graded as stage 3.0)
3.5
4 Stage 4.0: Walking requires a walker, Canadian crutches or two canes, or other aids such as walking dogs. Can perform several activities of daily living. Moderate disability Stage 4.0: Walking requires a walker, Canadian crutches or two canes, or other aids such as walking dogs. Can perform several activities of daily living. Moderate disability
4.5
5 Stage 5.0: Confined but can navigate a wheelchair. Can perform some activities of daily living that do not require standing or walking. Severe disability Stage 5.0: Confined but can navigate a wheelchair. Can perform some activities of daily living that do not require standing or walking. Severe disability
5.5
6 Stage 6.0: Confined to wheelchair or bed with total dependency for all activities of daily living. Total disability Stage 6.0: Confined to wheelchair or bed with total dependency for all activities of daily living. Total disability

Designations:

Designation:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - functional staging ataxia score
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Designations:

Definition:
Functional staging for ataxia in subject/participant, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
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Reference Documents:

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Document:
Subramony SH, May W, Lynch D, et al. (2005). Measuring Friedreich ataxia: interrater reliability of a neurologic rating scale. Neurology. 64:1261-2. Delatycki MB. (2009). Evaluating the progression of Friedreich ataxia and its treatment. J Neurol. 2009. 256(Suppl 1):36-41.

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
chf46KrRR6
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NINDS
Id:
C11738
Version:
3
Source:
BRICS Variable Name
Id:
FARSFunctnlStageAtaxScore
Version: