Validity and Reliability of the Dual-task Questionnaire in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Validity and reliability of Dual-Task Questionnaire in patients with MS
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
It is important to increase the independence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in activities of daily living. Almost all activities of daily living require managing many activities at the same time. For example, walking or standing while talking on the phone. There is a need for easily applicable, reliable and valid scales to evaluate dual-task performance in MS patients. Therefore, the aim of this study is to establish the Turkish cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Dual-Task Questionnaire scale in MS patients. This study included a total of 50 patients with MS [age (18-65) years]. Dual-task Questionnaire (DTQ), Timed Up and Go test (TUG) with dual-task and Nine Hole Peg test (9-HPT) with dual-task were applied to the patients. The second evaluation (retest) was carried out by the same physiotherapist one week following the first evaluation (test) in order to measure test-retest reliability.
Detailed Description
This study included patients with MS between 0-5,5 score according to the Extended Disability Status Scale (EDSS). DTQ was used to assess the frequency of difficulties associated with daily tasks involving the dual-task. Additionally TUG with dual-task and 9-HPT with dual-task were applied to the patients. An experienced physiotherapist applied all these tests. In order to measure test-retest reliability, a retest was carried out by the same physiotherapist one week following the first evaluation. The construct validity of DTQ was tested by Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Investigators
Sefa Eldemir
Research Assistant
Gazi University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- •Must be able to ambulatory status (Expanded Disability Status Scale score ≤ 6 )
- •No relapse in the last 3 mounts
Exclusion Criteria
- •Orthopedic problems
- •Visual, perception, and hearing problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Validity and reliability of Dual-Task Questionnaire in patients with MS
Time Frame: one week
Validity and reliability