The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the multiple sclerosis impact scale-29.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of the study was to cross-culturally adapt the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29) into Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Methods

A total of 119 individuals with MS were enrolled in the research. The neurologist classified the patients with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). In the initial evaluation, patients completed the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29), the Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life (MusiQoL), EuroQol-5D-3L (EQ-5D-3L), and Beck Depression Scale (BDS), respectively one week later, the MSIS-29 evaluation was repeated. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity were assessed, separately.

Results

The mean age of

SUBMITTER: Ozden F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388122 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature