Description

The Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) is a tool used to evaluate motor function in patients who have experienced a stroke or other neurological impairments. It focuses on assessing mobility, coordination, and daily functional ability.

Analysis

The Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) includes various scales and subcategories for evaluating motor function:
Motor Function Evaluation: The tool records the patient’s ability to perform various motor activities, such as limb movements and the use of hands and legs.
Categories: The scale includes different categories, such as recognition of motor ability (i.e., how well the patient can move) and recognition of movement quality (i.e., how coordinated and effective the movements are).

Purpose

The main goals of the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) are:
Motor Function Assessment: To measure the patient’s motor ability and coordination.
Progress Monitoring: To track rehabilitation progress and assess the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Therapy Guidance: To help in designing a personalized rehabilitation program.

Scoring

The scoring of the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) includes:
Task Execution: The patient performs a series of motor tasks assessed by the healthcare professional.
Performance Recording: The patient’s performance in each task is recorded based on the scale’s criteria.
Overall Evaluation: Scores are totaled to determine the patient’s overall motor function.

References

Baker, N., & Finch, T. (1997). The Motor Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients. Clinical Rehabilitation, 11(5), 307–313.
Gladstone, D. J., Danells, C. J., & Black, S. E. (2002). The FIM instrument in stroke rehabilitation: A review. Stroke, 33(2), 405–413.
Collin, C., Wade, D. T., Davies, S., & Horne, V. (1990). The Barthel ADL Index: A reliability study. International Disability Studies, 12(3), 123–127.