Assessing Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire : Results of a Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Perrin Ross, Amy
Mutschler, Nicole
Flemming Tracy, Tracy
Easterling, Constance
Saunders, Carol
Niewoehner, John
Williamson, Alona
Smrtka, Jennifer
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There is need for a brief but comprehensive objective assessment tool to help clinicians evaluate relapse symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their impact on daily functioning, as well as response to treatment.
The 2-part Assessing Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis (ARMS) questionnaire was developed to achieve these aims.
Part 1 consists of 7 questions that evaluate relapse symptoms, impact on activities of daily living (ADL), overall functioning, and response to treatment for previous relapses.
Part 2 consists of 7 questions that evaluate treatment response in terms of symptom relief, functioning, and tolerability.
The ARMS questionnaire has been evaluated in 103 patients with MS.
The most commonly reported relapse symptoms were numbness/tingling (67%), fatigue (58%), and leg/foot weakness (55%).
Over half of patients reported that ADL or overall functioning were affected very much (47%) or severely (11%) by relapses.
Prescribed treatments for relapses included intravenous and/or oral corticosteroids (87%) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (13%).
Nearly half of patients reported that their symptoms were very much (33%) or completely resolved (16%) following treatment.
The most commonly reported adverse events were sleep disturbance (45%), mood changes (33%), weight gain (29%), and increased appetite (26%).
Systematic assessment of relapses and response to relapse treatment may help clinicians to optimize outcomes for MS patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Perrin Ross, Amy& Williamson, Alona& Smrtka, Jennifer& Flemming Tracy, Tracy& Saunders, Carol& Easterling, Constance…[et al.]. 2013. Assessing Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire : Results of a Pilot Study. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Perrin Ross, Amy…[et al.]. Assessing Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire : Results of a Pilot Study. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Perrin Ross, Amy& Williamson, Alona& Smrtka, Jennifer& Flemming Tracy, Tracy& Saunders, Carol& Easterling, Constance…[et al.]. Assessing Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire : Results of a Pilot Study. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474063
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474063