scholarly journals Two Multiple Sclerosis Quality-of-Life Measures: Comparison in a National Sample

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fraser Moore ◽  
Barbara Vickrey ◽  
Kathy Fortin ◽  
Liesly Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Relative Validity ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Responsiveness To Change

AbstractBackground: Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a profound impact on patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). It is unclear how HRQoL can be best assessed for different purposes. This study aimed to compare two HRQoL questionnaires of differing lengths for feasibility of administration, patient perceptions and psychometric properties. Methods: This was an open-label, 24-month study in 334 patients with relapsing MS treated with subcutaneous interferon β-1a. At baseline and months 6, 12, 18 and 24, patients completed the Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life (MusiQoL) and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) questionnaires and compared them using an evaluation questionnaire. HRQoL scores over time and psychometric properties (correlations with clinical disease measures, relative validity and responsiveness to change) of the questionnaires were assessed. Results: A minority of patients had missing items on either HRQoL measure. Completion time was significantly shorter for MusiQoL versus MSQOL-54 (p<0.0001). Patients felt that MusiQoL was easier to use than MSQOL-54 but preferred MSQOL-54 in terms of thoroughness. Mean HRQoL scores increased significantly from baseline to 24 months; correlations of both measures were stronger with an anxiety and depression measure than with disability or recent relapse occurrence. Relative validity and responsiveness to change were similar for both instruments. Conclusion: The shorter MusiQoL is suitable for evaluating HRQoL in patients with MS and may be more practical to administer than the more thorough MSQOL-54.

Long-Term Effectiveness of Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis in a Real-World Clinical Setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Cihat Uzunköprü ◽  
Yesim Beckmann ◽  
Sabiha Türe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Serious Adverse Events ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The primary aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of fingolimod in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); secondary aims were to describe the safety of fingolimod with the evaluation of treatment satisfaction and impact on the quality of life in real life. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We collected clinical, demographical, neuroradiological, and treatment data, including pre- and posttreatment status health-related quality of life from 286 MS patients consecutively treated with fingolimod. Clinical assessment was based on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and quality of life assessment was performed with MS-related quality of life inventory (MSQOLI). The data were recorded at baseline and every 6 months for 2 years. <b><i>Results:</i></b> One hundred and fourteen males and 172 females were enrolled. The annualized relapse rate and EDSS showed a statistically significant reduction during the observation period (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). The patients also demonstrated substantial improvements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). Health-related quality of life scores improved significantly between baseline and 24-month visit (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). No serious adverse events occurred. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In our cohort, fingolimod treatment was associated with reduced relapse, MRI activity, and improved EDSS and MSQOLI scores. Additionally, fingolimod has been able to maintain its effectiveness over a considerable long period of treatment.

Effects of BG-12 (dimethyl fumarate) on health-related quality of life in patients with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis: findings from the CONFIRM study

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko Kita ◽  
Robert J Fox ◽  
J Theodore Phillips ◽  
Michael Hutchinson ◽  
Eva Havrdova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Dimethyl Fumarate ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Relapsing Remitting ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a significant impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with symptoms adversely affecting many aspects of everyday living. BG-12 (dimethyl fumarate) demonstrated significant efficacy in the phase III studies DEFINE and CONFIRM in patients with relapsing–remitting MS. In CONFIRM, HRQoL was worse in patients with greater disability at baseline, and who relapsed during the study, and improved with BG-12 treatment. Mean Short Form-36 Physical Component Summary scores for BG-12 increased over 2 years and scores for placebo decreased. Coupled with clinical and neuroradiological benefits, these HRQoL results further support BG-12 as an effective oral treatment for relapsing MS.

Effects of aquatic physiotherapy on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL): perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis

Physiotherapy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. e226-e227
Author(s):  
S.-J. Ryan ◽  
A. Marcar ◽  
P. Stone ◽  
K. Garikipati ◽  
R. Kuisma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

A health-related quality of life measure for multiple sclerosis

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. G. Vickrey ◽  
R. D. Hays ◽  
R. Harooni ◽  
L. W. Myers ◽  
G. W. Ellison
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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