Patients with multiple sclerosis can assess their level of impairment using a self-reporting questionnaire giving 8 functional scores. The results correlate well with the Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS).
Components:
(1) 25 questions on present functional level reported as 7 subscores
(2) level of current walking ability: on a scale of 0 to 11
Scoring Questions 1-23
Points
none
0
mild; no interference with activity
1
moderate; interferes with activity
2
severe
3
Scoring Questions 24 and 25
Points
reading possible; >= 7/10
0
recognition possible; 6/10 to 4/10
1
distinction of forms; 3/10 to 2/10
2
loss of vision; <= 1/10
3
Pyramidal score = SUM(points for questions 1 to 5)
Cerebellar score = SUM(points for questions 6 to 8)
Brainstem score = SUM(points for questions 9 and 10)
Bladder and bowel score = SUM(points for questions 11 to 15)
Sensorial score = SUM(points for questions 16 to 20)
Mental score = SUM(points for questions 21 to 23)
Visual score = SUM(points for questions 24 and 25)
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