The NIHSS for International Neuroscience Nurses

Abstract

Stroke is a worldwide problem with significant morbidity and mortality. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a commonly used assessment tool. The NIHSS is used to assess patient status acutely, to assess treatment efficacy, and predict outcome in patients who speak many different languages. This article provides a review of the current state of research regarding validity and reliability of the English, Chinese, Hindi, and Spanish versions of the NIHSS used by international neuroscience nurses. (JNNN 2014;3(3):129–135)