Factors affecting MS patients' health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, few studies explored the quality of life of multiple sclerosis patients and the factors affecting it.

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore studies on multiple sclerosis quality of life in the MENA area through a comprehensive literature review. To validate the Multiple sclerosis international Quality of Life (MusiQoL) and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) in Arabic, and investigate the impact of sociodemographic and clinical variables of Lebanese multiple sclerosis patients on quality of life.

Methods

As part of an ongoing observational prospective research study, data from 663 stable multiple sclerosis patients were analysed.

Results

In Lebanese multiple sclerosis patients, the Ar

SUBMITTER: Farran N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6956607 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature