Association Between Disability and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Ahvaz, Iran

Salehi, Reza; Shakhi, Kamal; Khiavi, Farzad Faraji

doi:10.5455/msm.2016.28.215-219

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“…Higher EDSS was associated with poorer MusiQoL index; it also predicted worse 'activities of daily living' and 'coping'; similar to previous findings. 8,31,32,35,36,[60][61][62] Developing interventions to improve the QoL coping dimension in MS patients with higher EDSS is necessary, with particular relevance to women in our sample.…”

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Factors affecting MS patients’ health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region

Farran¹,

Safieddine²,

Bayram

et al. 2020

Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Cl

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Background In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, few studies explored the quality of life of multiple sclerosis patients and the factors affecting it. Objective The objective of this study was to explore studies on multiple sclerosis quality of life in the MENA area through a comprehensive literature review. To validate the Multiple sclerosis international Quality of Life (MusiQoL) and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) in Arabic, and investigate the impact of sociodemographic and clinical variables of Lebanese multiple sclerosis patients on quality of life. Methods As part of an ongoing observational prospective research study, data from 663 stable multiple sclerosis patients were analysed. Results In Lebanese multiple sclerosis patients, the Arabic MusiQoL and MFIS seem to be accurate and valid tools with high reliability coefficients and confirmatory factor analytic indices. Variables such as age and disease type predicted multiple sclerosis quality of life, yet were significantly affected by psychosocial fatigue. The influence of sociodemographic and clinical variables on quality of life dimensions varied. Being a woman with multiple sclerosis, receiving medications and experiencing physical fatigue worsens the psychological wellbeing quality of life dimension. Conclusion Several sociodemographic and clinical variables predicted the health-related quality of life dimensions of multiple sclerosis patients in MENA. Further in-depth investigation to guide more targeted clinical management is recommended. We encourage using validated multidimensional tools to measure quality of life in MENA such as the Arabic MusiQoL.

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“…disability. 3,8,31,32,35,36 The findings suggest that these factors are associated with poorer MS healthrelated QoL. The impact of a few therapies on QoL was investigated to some extent.…”

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Factors affecting MS patients’ health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region

Farran¹,

Safieddine²,

Bayram

et al. 2020

Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Cl

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“…Some other studies conducted in Iran also reported that demographic characteristics were unrelated to HRQoL in MS patients [18-21]. In contrast, some studies showed that being female [22], having a lower education level [23], and being older [24] were factors related to poorer QoL.…”

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The impact of disease characteristics on multiple sclerosis patients’ quality of life

Rezapour

Kia²,

Goodarzi

et al. 2017

Epidemiol Health

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OBJECTIVESThe aim of this study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and to investigate the effects of characteristics of MS such as disease course, severity, and relapses on patients’ QoL.METHODSThis was a cross-sectional study, in which 171 patients were enrolled. Health-related QoL was assessed using the Persian version of the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 questionnaire. To measure patients’ disability status, we used the Expanded Disability Status Scale. Other variables included in the study were disease course and relapses of the disease. RESULTSThe average scores for patients’ physical and mental QoL were 60.9±22.3 and 59.5±21.4, respectively. In a bivariate analysis, disease course, severity of the disease, and relapses were significantly associated with the physical and mental health composite scores. In a hierarchal regression analysis, disease course, severity of the disease, and relapses were responsible for 38 and 16% of the variance in physical and mental QoL, respectively. It was also observed that relapses were a strong predictor of both physical and mental QoL.CONCLUSIONSOur results showed that disease characteristics significantly affected both dimensions of QoL. It is therefore suggested that health care providers should be aware of these characteristics of MS to more successfully improve MS patients’ QoL.

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“…The initial health condition was an important factor in selecting the participants. The first group received resistance training for 12 weeks, 3 FVC was significantly decreased after performing highintensity resistance training (P = 0.001) and moderateintensity training (P = 0.0004). FEV1 was significantly decreased after performing the high-intensity exercise training (P = 0.001) and moderate-intensity training (P = 0.038).…”

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“…In Iran, its prevalence is about 52.9 per 100,000 persons, while the global average is 3 per 100,000. MS often occurs between the ages of 20 to 45, and more affects the women than the men (3)(4)(5). A study conducted by Wens and colleagues showed that resistance training of people with MS, resulted in strengthening the legs and lower fatigue (6).…”

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Effect of Resistance Training with Different Intensities on Airway Resistance Indices and Fatigue and Muscular Endurance in Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Balavi

Ghanbarzade

2020

Thrita

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Background: Airways resistance and broncho-spasm due to exercise are very common. Factors such as exercise, temperature, humidity, air pollution, and disease affect this complication. This study was performed due to the increase in physical disability of muscle weakness in patients with MS and the lack of information on the effect of different strength training exercises on air resistance. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the effect of resistance training with different intensities on airway resistance indices of women with MS. Methods: Thirty six women with Multiple sclerosis who had a disability criterion ranged from 1 to 4 (based on Krutzke’s disability scale) were sampled using the targeted and purposive sampling methods. They were selected based on the initial health conditions and then were randomly assigned to each of the three groups (each consisting of 12 participants). The first group received resistance training for 12 weeks, three sessions a week with intensity 60% 1RM, and the second group received resistance training for 12 weeks, three sessions a week with intensity 80% 1RM. Those in the control group didn’t have an exercise program. Results: Airway resistance indices were measured both before and after 12 weeks of resistance training, airway resistance indices in both groups was significantly decreased, and these changes were significant in both experimental groups as compared to the control group. Conclusions: According to the findings, in addition to improving balance, fatigue, and muscle endurance, high-intensity resistance training had similar effects to moderate-intensity exercise on pulmonary function indices in women with MS.

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Association Between Disability and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Ahvaz, Iran

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Factors affecting MS patients’ health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region

Factors affecting MS patients’ health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region

The impact of disease characteristics on multiple sclerosis patients’ quality of life

Effect of Resistance Training with Different Intensities on Airway Resistance Indices and Fatigue and Muscular Endurance in Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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