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. 2006 Aug;77(8):977-9.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2005.081497. Epub 2006 Mar 30.

Clinimetric properties of a walking scale in peripheral neuropathy

R C Graham  1 , R A C Hughes
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Clinimetric properties of a walking scale in peripheral neuropathy

R C Graham et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006 Aug.

Abstract

Difficulty in walking is seen in many people with peripheral neuropathies, but walking ability is not comprehensively measured by commonly used outcome measures. The clinimetric properties of the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12, renamed the Walk-12) were investigated in 65 patients with peripheral neuropathies. Owing to its excellent internal consistency and reliability, and strong correlation with measures of physical and social function (r>0.8), the Walk-12 is recommended for measuring walking ability in peripheral neuropathies.

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Comment in

  • Polyneuropathy dysfunction scores.
    Dyck PJ, O'Brien PC. Dyck PJ, et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006 Aug;77(8):899-900. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.093781. Epub 2006 May 18. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006. PMID: 16709581 Free PMC article.

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