Hoehn and Yahr scale

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf clinical rating scale
gptkbp:alternativeName H&Y scale
gptkbp:field neurology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hoehn and Yahr scale
gptkbp:introducedIn 1967
gptkbp:measures severity of Parkinson's disease
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Melvin_Yahr
Margaret Hoehn
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Neurology_(journal)
gptkbp:stage1Description Unilateral involvement only
gptkbp:stage2Description Bilateral involvement without impairment of balance
gptkbp:stage3Description Mild to moderate bilateral disease; some postural instability; physically independent
gptkbp:stage4Description Severe disability; still able to walk or stand unassisted
gptkbp:stage5Description Wheelchair bound or bedridden unless aided
gptkbp:stageName gptkb:Stage_1
Stage 2
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Stage 5
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Parkinson's_disease
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Melvin_Yahr
gptkb:Dr._Robert_Yahr
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7