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Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale)

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Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale)

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Full Name
Jane Martinez
Symptom Onset / Last Known Well
Level of Consciousness
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LOC Questions (Orientation)
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LOC Commands
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Best Gaze
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Visual Fields
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Facial Palsy
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Motor Arm (Left/Right)
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Motor Leg (Left/Right)
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Limb Ataxia
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Sensory
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Language (Aphasia)
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Dysarthria
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Extinction/Inattention
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Total NIHSS Score
0
Examiner Signature
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Start with the Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale) template and tailor it to your practice. It includes 17 editable fields across 2 pages. Included questions: Full Name, Symptom Onset / Last Known Well, Level of Consciousness, LOC Questions (Orientation). The full field list below shows what you will get when you add this template to your account.

Choose this template to open an editable form. Review the questions, keep only the information your practice needs, and add your branding. Preview the patient experience before sharing a link or embedding the form. Responses can be reviewed in Formisoft and exported as a PDF.

Clinical review required: this worksheet does not calculate scores, diagnose, or recommend treatment. Confirm the questions and response options against your approved assessment protocol before use.

What's included

  • Full Name
  • Symptom Onset / Last Known Well
  • Level of Consciousness
  • LOC Questions (Orientation)
  • LOC Commands
  • Best Gaze
  • Visual Fields
  • Facial Palsy
  • Motor Arm (Left/Right)
  • Motor Leg (Left/Right)
  • Limb Ataxia
  • Sensory
  • Language (Aphasia)
  • Dysarthria
  • Extinction/Inattention
  • Total NIHSS Score
  • Examiner Signature

Who uses this template

  • Emergency department acute stroke severity assessment and thrombolytic eligibility screening
  • Stroke center serial neurological monitoring at defined post-treatment intervals
  • Telestroke program remote neurological assessment and treatment recommendation support
  • Stroke quality improvement program data collection and GWTG-Stroke measure compliance

All form fields

17 fields across 2 pages. Customize any field after signing up.

Full NameText
Symptom Onset / Last Known WellText
Level of ConsciousnessLong Text
LOC Questions (Orientation)Long Text
LOC CommandsLong Text
Best GazeLong Text
Visual FieldsLong Text
Facial PalsyLong Text
Motor Arm (Left/Right)Long Text
Motor Leg (Left/Right)Long Text
Limb AtaxiaLong Text
SensoryLong Text
Language (Aphasia)Long Text
DysarthriaLong Text
Extinction/InattentionLong Text
Total NIHSS ScoreNumber
Examiner SignatureE-Signature

How to use the Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale)

Getting started with this template takes just a few minutes. Sign up for a Formisoft trial, then select the Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale) from the template library. Review the included questions, customize your fields, and preview the form before sharing it.

Setup steps

  1. 1Choose the template. Find the Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale) in the template library and click “Use this template” to add it to your account.
  2. 2Customize fields. Add, remove, or reorder any of the 17 fields. Set fields as required or optional based on your practice needs.
  3. 3Brand it. Upload your logo, pick your colors, and add a custom welcome message so patients see your practice identity.
  4. 4Share with patients. Send the form via SMS, email, or embed it on your website. Patients complete it on any device before their visit.
  5. 5Review submissions. Responses appear in your dashboard in real time. Patient records are created automatically from the data collected.

Frequently asked questions

How does Formisoft protect responses?

Formisoft provides secure form collection and a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Your practice must review the form content, access permissions, and sharing workflow for its requirements.

Can I customize the fields in this template?

Absolutely. You can add, remove, reorder, or modify any of the 17 fields. You can also add conditional logic, new pages, file uploads, e-signatures, and payment fields.

How do patients fill out this form?

Patients receive a link via SMS, email, or QR code. They complete the form on their phone, tablet, or computer before their appointment. No app download required.

Can I send this form automatically before appointments?

With a plan that includes automation, you can configure workflows to send forms and reminders. Appointment-based sending requires the booking event to reach Formisoft.

Does this template work on mobile devices?

Yes. The Stroke Assessment (NIH Stroke Scale) is fully responsive and works on any device. Most patients complete intake forms on their phone, so every template is optimized for mobile-first use.

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