MDS Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society sponsored revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) is a comprehensive 50 question assessment of both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's.
Last reviewed
Topic
- Service improvement
- Symptoms
- Treatments and medication
Resource type
- Tools
Profession
- Doctor (Geriatrician)
- Doctor (Neurologist)
- Nurse (Parkinson's nurse)
Stage
- Complex
- Diagnosis
- End of life
- Maintenance
The MDS-UPDRS features sections that require independent completion by people with Parkinson's and their carers, and sections to be completed by the clinician.
- Part 1: non-motor experiences of daily living
- Part 2: motor experiences of daily living
- Part 3: motor examination
- Part 4: motor complications
(Goetz et al 2008)
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) owned scales
The MDS requires a ratings scales permissions request form to be completed and submitted, with fees where applicable, before working with these tools.