Validation of the Danish Version of Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis : A Quality of Life Instrument
Joint Authors
Rostgaard, Ida
Bay, Jette
Sørensen, Jan
Heeley, Elsebeth
Løvendahl, Brita
Boesen, Finn
Damsgaard, Torben
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The functional assessment of multiple sclerosis (FAMS) is a disease-specific instrument that describes functional status of individuals with multiple sclerosis.
The instrument was originally developed in the US and has been adapted to different languages including Danish.
This study is a validation of the Danish version of FAMS in a sample of individuals referred to a four-week rehabilitation program at either of the two Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation centers in Denmark.
FAMS data were obtained through self-completed questionnaires from 190 individuals who attended the rehabilitation centers after referral by their general practitioner or specialist neurologist.
The validation of the FAMS included assessment of data quality, scale assumptions, acceptability, construct validity, and reliability.
Responsiveness was assessed by comparing individual FAMS scores at admission with the discharge score for groups of respondents who reported no change, improvement, or deterioration in their ability to cope with their illness.
The Danish version of FAMS appears to be an acceptable, valid, and reliable measure of current health and functional status of individuals with multiple sclerosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sørensen, Jan& Bay, Jette& Damsgaard, Torben& Heeley, Elsebeth& Rostgaard, Ida& Løvendahl, Brita…[et al.]. 2011. Validation of the Danish Version of Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis : A Quality of Life Instrument. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447332
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sørensen, Jan…[et al.]. Validation of the Danish Version of Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis : A Quality of Life Instrument. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447332
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sørensen, Jan& Bay, Jette& Damsgaard, Torben& Heeley, Elsebeth& Rostgaard, Ida& Løvendahl, Brita…[et al.]. Validation of the Danish Version of Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis : A Quality of Life Instrument. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447332
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447332