Validation of the revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale in Poland and its reliability in conditions of the medical experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) is a basic tool for monitoring disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This study analyses the reliability of the Polish version of the ALSFRS-R as a tool to assess the health condition of patients with ALS and presents experience related to the use of this tool in monitoring the effects of experimental medical therapy.

Materials and methods

The scale questionnaire was translated using the cross-translation method. The final tool was used by researcher, who was conducting the interview directly by telephone with patients and their caregivers and additionally compared with neurologopedic measurement. The health status of 60 patients was assessed between 4 and 7 times, whi

SUBMITTER: Maksymowicz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7870618 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature