Quality of life and multiple sclerosis

Authors
Vernay, D Gerbaud, L Clavelou, P
Citation
D. Vernay et al., Quality of life and multiple sclerosis, REV NEUROL, 157(8-9), 2001, pp. 1139-1142
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
REVUE NEUROLOGIQUE
ISSN journal
00353787 → ACNP
Volume
157
Issue
8-9
Year of publication
2001
Part
2
Pages
1139 - 1142
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-3787(200109)157:8-9<1139:QOLAMS>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
The insensitivity of the clinical scales usually performed in MS patients l ed to measure the quality of life (QoL). QoL includes several important dom ains of health which are regarded by patients as being more important deter minants of their overall health states. Some aspects of QoL of MS patients (early collapse in the disease, impact of interferons therapy) suggested th at its measurement is relevant in assessing the effect of treatment and pro gression of the disease.