Quality of life in multiple sclerosis: The differential impact of motor and cognitive fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease leading to reduced quality of life.

Objectives

To investigate whether motor and cognitive fatigue impact differently on aspects of quality of life among patients with multiple sclerosis, independently from bodily disability.

Methods

79 patients with multiple sclerosis from Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark were included in an observational, cross-sectional study. Each subject completed two separate questionnaires regarding fatigue (Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale) and one regarding quality of life (Short Form 36). Disability was measured with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)-scores obtained from patient records.

Results

All fatigue scores were sign

SUBMITTER: David Ruban S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7907948 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature