Motor assessment of upper extremity function and its relation with fatigue, cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients

2006 ◽  
Vol 246 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Yozbatıran ◽  
Ferdi Baskurt ◽  
Zeliha Baskurt ◽  
Serkan Ozakbas ◽  
Egemen Idiman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Motor Assessment ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

scholarly journals A Descriptive Correlational Study to Evaluate Three Measures of Assessing Upper Extremity Function in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Aman Saini ◽  
Audrey Zucker-Levin ◽  
Benjamin McMillan ◽  
Pawan Kumar ◽  
Sarah Donkers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Correlational Study ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Upper Extremity Function

Background. Activities of daily living and quality of life (QOL) are hindered by upper extremity (UE) impairments experienced by individuals with multiple sclerosis (iMS). The Nine-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) is most frequently used to measure UE function. However, it does not measure peoples’ ability to perform routine tasks in daily life and may not be useful in iMS who cannot pick up the pegs utilized in the 9-HPT. Therefore, we evaluated three measures to explore a more comprehensive assessment of UE function: Upper Extremity Function Scale (UEFS), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), and the 9-HPT. The objectives were to quantitatively assess the relationship between these measures of UE function, understand if the measures correlate with QOL as calculated by the MS Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54), and to determine differences in the measures based on employment status. Methods. 112 (79 female) iMS were prospectively recruited for this descriptive correlational study. Inclusion criteria were as follows: confirmed diagnosis of MS or clinically isolated syndrome, age ≥ 18 years, and ability to self-consent. All statistical analyses including Spearman’s correlation coefficient ( r s ) and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed using SPSS. Results. A moderate correlation ( r s = − 0.51 ; p < 0.001 ) was found between the ARAT and 9-HPT scores for the more impaired hand. Likewise, a moderate correlation was found between UEFS and the physical health composite scores (PHCSs) of MSQOL-54 ( r s = − 0.59 ; p < 0.001 ). Finally, performances on ARAT, 9-HPT, and UEFS differed between the employed individuals and those on long-term disability ( p = 0.007 , p < 0.001 , and p = 0.001 ). Conclusion. The UEFS moderately correlated with the QOL measure, and considering the UESF is a patient-reported outcome, it could be used to complement routinely captured measures of assessing UE function. Further study is warranted to determine which measure, or combination of measures, is more sensitive to changes in UE function over time.

scholarly journals The effects of complex decongestive therapy on kinesthetic sense of hands, upper extremity function, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-217
Author(s):  
Hilal Yeşil ◽  
Sibel Eyigör ◽  
Menekşe İnbat ◽  
Ferah Bulut
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Kinesthetic Sense ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on the kinesthetic sense of hands, upper extremity function, and the quality of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Patients and methods: Between August 2018 and August 2019, total of 50 women with BCRL (mean age: 56.5±9.6 years; range, 36 to 71 years) were included in the study. Kinesthetic sense of the hand, upper extremity function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand [DASH]), quality of life (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire [EORTC QLQ-C30]), and arm volume of all patients were evaluated before and after the treatment. All patients received CDT for 20 sessions for 1 h over a total of four weeks. Results: A statistically significant decrease in the volume of the involved extremity was observed after the treatment (p<0.001). There was a significant decrease in the symptom score (p<0.001) and a significant improvement in the general health status and functional scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30 (p<0.001 and p=0.012, respectively). The DASH scores and visual and kinesthetic sense scores of the patients significantly improved after the treatment (p=0.016, p=0.008, and p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Our study results show that BCRL is a serious complication which may lead to impairment in the kinesthetic sense of hand and upper extremity function with the increased arm volume. The CDT is an effective and safe method not only to achieve significant volume reduction in the extremities, but also to achieve favorable results in managing these problems.

Correlation of Upper Extremity Function to Quality of Life of Primary Caregivers of Ambulatory Stroke Survivors Living in the Community

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Müfit Akyüz ◽  
Halil Ünalan ◽  
Deniz Palamar ◽  
Alev Demirdali ◽  
Ayşe Kutlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Upper Extremity Function

scholarly journals Cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients: a cross-sectional study

BMC Neurology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Baumstarck-Barrau ◽  
Marie-Claude Simeoni ◽  
Françoise Reuter ◽  
Irina Klemina ◽  
Valérie Aghababian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients in Spain

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 527-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
C-H Chang ◽  
D Cella ◽  
O Fernández ◽  
G Luque ◽  
P de Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Objective: The cross-sectional study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis (FAMS) Spanish version and its use in measuring quality of life (QOL) of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Spain. Methods: The FAMS is a factorially derived self-report scale designed to assess six primary aspects of QOL of patients with MS: Mobility, Symptoms, Emotional Well-Being, General Contentment, Thinking and Fatigue, and Family/Social Well-Being. Its Spanish translated version was used to assess QOL of 625 MS patients recruited in an outpatient clinic setting from 58 hospitals in Spain. Internal consistency of the Spanish FAMS was evaluated. Multiple regression analyses were performed to identify significant predictors from demographic, clinical and treatment characteristics, and Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores in predicting FAMS scale scores. Results: Most of the patients are females (66%), and 74% were of the relapsing-remitting (RR) clinical subtype. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were high (range=0.78-0.96), indicating subscale homogeneity comparable to that of the original English version. Linear multivariate regression analyses revealed that the EDSS is a dominant variable in predicting all the FAMS subscales, especially mobility (R2=0.51) and the total scores. Conclusions: The Spanish FAMS is a psychometrically valid instrument that allows clinicians and clinical researchers the ability to measure the QOL concerns of MS patients in Spain.

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