Disability status and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: non-linearity of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Progression in disability as measured by increase in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is commonly used as outcome variable in clinical trials concerning multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study, we addressed the question, wh...

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Main Authors: Pöhlau Dieter, Schipper Sabine, Wirtz Markus, Spindler Milena, Wiesmeth Susanne, Twork Sabine, Klewer Jörg, Kugler Joachim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/8/1/55