The Functional Rating Index is a patient-rated scale composed of 10 items including 4 subscales: pain, sleep, work, and daily activity [ 52].
Existing measures, such as Motor Function Measure, Tapping, and the Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Rating Scale were also performed.
Scores were compared to performance on volitional measures of strength and function, as well as scores on the Inclusion Body Myositis Functional Rating Scale (IBMFRS), a validated instrument for myositis.
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Secondary efficacy variables included: forced vital capacity (FVC), SMA functional rating scale (SMAFRS), and mini-Sickness Impact Profile (SIP).
Main Outcome Measures: Functional Rating Score (FRS) from the Wolf Motor Function Test and bilateral grip strength measured by dynamometry.
Primary outcome was the rate of decline as evaluated with the revised ALS functional rating scale (ALSFRS-R).
The survey included questions related to demographics, diagnosis, clinical care and daily living queries that build upon the IBM functional rating scale.
Design: Detailed medical history, physical examination, and functional rating in the PULTIBEC system were performed on all study participants; they also responded to a standardized social adaptation questionnaire.
Main Outcome Measures: Pain and functional outcomes, using a visual analog scale (VAS), and functional rating, using the Prolo Scale score.
Global scales (ALS Functional rating Scale, ALS Severity Scale, Appel scale, Norris scale and Honda scale) can be used to evaluate progression of the disability.
