Table 3 Clinical indicators used to evaluate the functional status of patients.

From: Salivary chemokines and growth factors in patients with ischemic stroke

ACE-R

BI

FIM

SBS

Cognitive status of patients

Ability to perform basic daily activities independently.

Degree of assistance needed by the patient in performing daily life activities.

Postural balance while sitting.

The analysis of 5 cognitive domains allows for a maximum score of 100 points.

A higher score indicates better cognitive abilities of the patient.

The assessment of 10 items of varying weight allows for a maximum of 20 points, which is equivalent to complete independence.

The scale includes 18 activities divided into motor and cognitive categories. Each is scored from 1 to 7 points. The analysis of the results indicates the degree of patients’ dependency in performing tasks. Scoring 120–126 points indicates full independence.

In 11 situations, scored from 0 to 4, the patient is assessed for the ability to maintain balance. A higher score indicates better balance of the subject.

  1. ACE-R, Addenbrooke’s cognitive examination revised; BI, Barthel index; FIM, functional independence measure; SBS, sitting balance scale.