Contributions
Abstract: EP1393
Type: Poster Sessions
Abstract Category: Clinical aspects of MS - MS symptoms
Introduction: Fatigue is one of the symptoms not to be overlooked in multiple sclerosis (MS), it is now an integral part of management, although it remains poorly understood by the patient'sfamily and even medical professionals. Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) is the most appropriate tool for assessing fatigue during MS. In our Arab and Moroccan socio-cultural context, the use of such a scale remains difficult or even impossible for the majority of patients in routine consultation and therefore results in an incomplete evaluation of the main complaint.
Study aims:
- Proposing a tool for evaluating fatigue during MS, translated, adapted and validated tothe Arab and Moroccan population.
- Assessing the prevalence of fatigue during MS in a Moroccan cohort.
Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study of patients followed since 1998 for MS according to the 2010 revised Mc Donald´s criteria. All patients < 60 years of age and exhibiting cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders were excluded.
The MFIS was translated into Moroccan Arabic dialect by a representative commission of all ethnics. The understanding of the scale was evaluated by a simple questionnaire after each interview.
A statistical analysis will be done in correlation with the depression status of the patients, the degree of disability and disease progression.
Results: The preliminary results of this study are:
192 patients were evaluated among about 250 patients followed. Mean age: 36.7 [23-70] with a sex ratio F/H of 1.8
RRMS: 63%; PR 30.9%; PP 6.2%
Average Expanded Disability Status Scale at 4.6;
Level of studies: illiterate 8.5% - primary education 18.3% - secondary education 35.2% - post graduate education38%.
Fatigue is present in 49.1% of cases and depression is present in 28.6%.
Conclusion: The authors offer, by this study, a translated, adapted and validated version of the MFISin the Moroccan population. This practical tool could improve the assessment of Arab and Moroccan MS patients.
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose
Abstract: EP1393
Type: Poster Sessions
Abstract Category: Clinical aspects of MS - MS symptoms
Introduction: Fatigue is one of the symptoms not to be overlooked in multiple sclerosis (MS), it is now an integral part of management, although it remains poorly understood by the patient'sfamily and even medical professionals. Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) is the most appropriate tool for assessing fatigue during MS. In our Arab and Moroccan socio-cultural context, the use of such a scale remains difficult or even impossible for the majority of patients in routine consultation and therefore results in an incomplete evaluation of the main complaint.
Study aims:
- Proposing a tool for evaluating fatigue during MS, translated, adapted and validated tothe Arab and Moroccan population.
- Assessing the prevalence of fatigue during MS in a Moroccan cohort.
Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study of patients followed since 1998 for MS according to the 2010 revised Mc Donald´s criteria. All patients < 60 years of age and exhibiting cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders were excluded.
The MFIS was translated into Moroccan Arabic dialect by a representative commission of all ethnics. The understanding of the scale was evaluated by a simple questionnaire after each interview.
A statistical analysis will be done in correlation with the depression status of the patients, the degree of disability and disease progression.
Results: The preliminary results of this study are:
192 patients were evaluated among about 250 patients followed. Mean age: 36.7 [23-70] with a sex ratio F/H of 1.8
RRMS: 63%; PR 30.9%; PP 6.2%
Average Expanded Disability Status Scale at 4.6;
Level of studies: illiterate 8.5% - primary education 18.3% - secondary education 35.2% - post graduate education38%.
Fatigue is present in 49.1% of cases and depression is present in 28.6%.
Conclusion: The authors offer, by this study, a translated, adapted and validated version of the MFISin the Moroccan population. This practical tool could improve the assessment of Arab and Moroccan MS patients.
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose