The ALSFRS-R is a simple, validated, and reliable tool for evaluating decline in function. Scores decline with disease progression at a rate that is generally consistent across clinical trials.1,2. ~.
Overview: The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is an instrument for evaluating the functional status of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be used to monitor functional change in a patient over time.
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The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) stratifies severity of ALS, including respiratory function.
ALS Functional Rating Scale—Revised 12 (ALSFRS-R12) 1. Speech. 2. Salivation. 3. Swallowing. 4. Handwriting.
Item 5b: CUTTING FOOD AND HANDLING UTENSILS Patients with gastrostomy 5b option is used if the patient has a gastrostomy and only if it is the primary method (more than 50%) of eating . ALS Functional Rating Scale Revised (ALS-FRS-R). Version: May 2015.
The ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) is a 12-item functional scale assessing the ability of the people with motor neurone disease to perform daily activities. The scale can be divided into 4 subgroups: fine motor function. gross motor function. bulbar function (speech and …
ALSFRS-R-SE: an adapted, annotated, and self-explanatory version …
The ALS Functional Rating Scale in its revised version (ALSFRS-R) is a disease-specific severity score that reflects motor impairment and functional deterioration in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It has been widely applied in both clinical practice and ALS research.
The ALS Functional Rating Scale in its revised version (ALSFRS-R) is a disease-specific severity score that reflects motor impairment and functional deterioration in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It has been widely applied in …
Methods: This presentation will review the concepts underlying the ALSFRS and ALSFRS-R, the clinimetric properties of the scales, and advances in their application over the last 20 years. Results: The ALSFRS and ALSFRS-R are reliable and …
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale
Jan 3, 2014 · Key Descriptions. 12-question scale with 5 possible responses each (0-indicates unable to 4-indicates normal ability). Individual item scores are added to produce a reported score of between 0 = worst and 48 = best. The ALSFRS-R …