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)
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology