One year changes in disability in multiple sclerosis: neurological examination compared with patient self report.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterise prospectively the relation between one year changes in neurologist rating of neurological exam abnormalities as measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and changes in patient perceived disability as measured by the Guy's Neurological Disability Scale (GNDS) in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Methods

Two hundred and fifty patients with MS were recruited at an outpatient clinic. Disability at baseline and one year follow-up was assessed using the EDSS and GNDS. Correlations between change in EDSS, GNDS-sum score, Functional Systems and GNDS subcategories were studied as well as the significance of changes in EDSS associated with changes in perceived disability.

Results

The correlation between one year changes in EDSS versus GN

SUBMITTER: Hoogervorst EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1738360 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature