Our aim was to develop an efficient, accurate, and accessible algorithm for use in clinical settings. Clinical, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging biomarkers of corticospinal integrity obtained within days of stroke were combined to predict likely upper limb motor outcomes 3 …

The SAFE score is calculated by scoring Shoulder Abduction and Finger Extension of the paretic upper limb using the Medical Research Council grades. The patient’s strength in each of these movements is scored between 0 and 5.

The first step of PREP2 is to establish a patient’s SAFE score within 72 hours of stroke. The SAFE score is calculated by scoring Shoulder Abduction and Finger Extension separately, using the Medical Research Council grades.

its. The PREP algorithm predicted an Excellent upper limb outcome within 3 months if the patient achieved a SAFE score of ≥8 by day 3 poststroke. The day of symptom onset was counted as day zero, and the SAFE score obtained at least once before or on day 3. If the SAFE score was <8 before day 3, it was obtained again on day 3.

PREP2 stands for Predict Recovery Potential and is a revised prediction tool for predicting upper limb functional outcomes within 12 weeks after stroke. PREP2 starts within 3 days of stroke and requires 3 simple steps. Patients are given one of four upper limb predictions for functional outcome, which can be used to focus rehabilitation.

Oct 15, 2019 · The Predict Recovery Potential (PREP) algorithm was developed in a study of 40 participants 46 and externally validated in a subsequent study of 157 participants. 47 The PREP2 algorithm begins with the Shoulder Abduction, Finger Extension score (SAFE) determined within 72 hours of stroke. 17 Each of these movements made with the paretic upper ...

This module provides information that will enable you to obtain SAFE scores and deliver predictions for patients in the Excellent and Good PREP2 categories with a SAFE score of 5 or more. It will also provide you with information about using and supporting all …

Mar 9, 2017 · The PREP algorithm predicted an Excellent upper limb outcome within 3 months if the patient achieved a SAFE score of ≥8 by day 3 poststroke. The day of symptom onset was counted as day zero, and the SAFE score obtained at least once before or on day 3.

Oct 24, 2017 · Our aim was to develop an efficient, accurate, and accessible algorithm for use in clinical settings. Clinical, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging biomarkers of corticospinal integrity obtained within days of stroke were combined to predict likely upper limb motor outcomes 3 months after stroke.

We developed the Predict Recovery Potential (PREP) algorithm which combines clinical measures and neurologi-cal biomarkers in the initial days after stroke to predict upper limb functional outcomes at 3 months.15The algo-rithm is unique in its sequential nature, which begins with a simple clinical test and then uses biomarkers as required to res...