Epidemiologic profile of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis from a pool of reference
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2011.v19.8347Keywords:
Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Therapy, EpidemiologyAbstract
Introduction. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), where the motor performance is significantly changed. Objective. To describe the prevalent profile of individuals with multiple sclerosis, followed in The Association of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (ACAXIPEM), in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Method. We evaluated 13 patients with clinical diagnosis of MS, and the quality of life, functional independence level, fatigue, risk of falls. Results. The average age of patients was 45 ± 11 years old (mean ± SD), most were women and caucasian. The individuals investigated showed a very good quality of life, a slight dependence for functional activities, severe fatigue and low risk of falling. Conclusion. Considering the variables analyzed in this study, we can observe the relevance to profile individuals with MS, considering the importance of a multidisciplinary team to identify the main functional changes in those patients.
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