Italian Validation of the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale
Joint Authors
Trabucco, E.
Signori, A.
Cella, M.
Messmer Uccelli, M.
Brichetto, G.
Cavalla, P.
Prosperini, L.
Gironi, M.
Solaro, C.
Patti, Francesco
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Gait impairment is commonly in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The 12-item MS walking scale (MSWS-12) assesses patients’ measurement of walking quality.
The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the MSWS-12 for the Italian population with MS.
Methods.
Six MS out-patient clinics across Italy enrolled subjects between June 2013 and December 2013.
Construct validity of MSWS-12 was determined by examining correlations with the Italian version of the EDSS, the timed 25-foot walk (T25FW), and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS).
Results.
321 MS subjects were enrolled.
Mean age was 47.55 years and mean disease duration was 13.8 years.
Mean EDSS score was 4.46.
185 subjects had a relapsing-remitting course, 92 were secondary progressive, 43 were primary progressive, and 1 had a clinically isolated syndrome.
The mean total score of the MSWS-12 was 49.6 (SD: 31) with values ranging between 0 and 100.
Correlations between the MSWS-12 with age, disease duration, and disease course were found but not with gender.
Values of the MSWS-12/IT were significantly related to EDSS (0.71), to the T25FW (0.65), and to the FSS (0.51).
Conclusion.
MSWS-12/IT has been adapted and validated, it is a reliable and reproducible scale for Italian patients with MS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Solaro, C.& Trabucco, E.& Signori, A.& Cella, M.& Messmer Uccelli, M.& Brichetto, G.…[et al.]. 2015. Italian Validation of the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075280
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Solaro, C.…[et al.]. Italian Validation of the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075280
American Medical Association (AMA)
Solaro, C.& Trabucco, E.& Signori, A.& Cella, M.& Messmer Uccelli, M.& Brichetto, G.…[et al.]. Italian Validation of the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075280