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The impact of slower walking speed on activities of daily living in patients with multiple sclerosisYildiz, M.
International journal of clinical practice, November 2012, Volume: 66, Issue: 11Journal Article
Summary Aims: To identify the relevance and impact of walking speed (WS) over a short distance on activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: An internet‐administered survey of MS patients in four countries was distributed to 605 individuals in 2010. Participants had MS for > 5 years and must have reported difficulty walking as a result of MS. The impact of MS on walking and the effects of WS on ADLs were assessed based upon responses (scored on a scale of 1–10) to five questions and categorised post hoc as: high (8–10), moderate (4–7) or low (1–3) impact/importance. Results: Of the participants who completed the survey (n = 112), 60% were female patients, 63% were aged ≥ 45 years, and 55% had relapsing‐remitting MS. Approximately, half of participants reported a high impact of MS on their general walking ability (46%) and their ability to increase WS over a short distance (55%). Up to 53% of participants reported avoiding ADLs because of concerns about WS; within this cohort, older male patients and patients with secondary‐progressive MS were highly represented. Discussion: These results, which highlight the importance of WS to patients with MS and emphasise the impact of WS on health‐related quality of life and ADLs, underscore the importance of clinical measures of WS, such as the timed 25‐foot walk, in assessing walking in MS patients. Conclusion: Walking speed over a short distance has a significant impact on ADLs for patients with MS.
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