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Boyko A.N.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies

Belova A.N.

Privolzhsky Research Medical University

Rakhmanova E.M.

Privolzhsky Research Medical University

Sivertseva S.A.

Tyumen Regional Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Medical unit «Neftyanik»;
Ural State Medical University;
Kirov State Medical University

Questionnaires for arm function assessment in patients with multiple sclerosis

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Boyko A.N., Belova A.N., Rakhmanova E.M., Sivertseva S.A.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2024;124(6): 36‑42

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202412406136

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QUESTIONNAIRES FOR ARM FUNCTION ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
QUESTIONNAIRES FOR ARM FUNCTION ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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Boyko AN, Belova AN, Rakhmanova EM, Sivertseva SA. Questionnaires for arm function assessment in patients with multiple sclerosis. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2024;124(6):36‑42. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202412406136

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Abstract:

Arm dysfunction is one of the disabling manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS), especially in later stages of the disease. Assessment of the functioning of the upper limbs is necessary to objectify the course of MS, determine the effectiveness of therapy, and individualize rehabilitation measures. The tools that assess the upper extremity dysfunction include tests and questionnaires. Questionnaires (patient-reported outcome measures) represent the special importance, since the opinions and preferences of patients themselves help to implement a patient-centered approach to treatment. The article presents a brief description of three multidimensional MS-specific and four unidimensional MS-nonspecific questionnaires that used in assessment of upper limb function in MS patients. The disease-specific unidimensional Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire (AMSQ), specifically designed to assess the arm use in patients with MS, is discussed in more detail. The use of AMSQ in the Russian population is possible only after the procedure of cultural adaptation and validation of the Russian version.

Keywords:

multiple sclerosis
assessment
questionnaire
upper limb
arm
function

Authors:

Boyko A.N.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies

Belova A.N.

Privolzhsky Research Medical University

Rakhmanova E.M.

Privolzhsky Research Medical University

Sivertseva S.A.

Tyumen Regional Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Medical unit «Neftyanik»;
Ural State Medical University;
Kirov State Medical University

Received:

15.03.2024

Accepted:

19.03.2024

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