Myasthenia gravis activities of daily living profile

Neurology. 1999 Apr 22;52(7):1487-9. doi: 10.1212/wnl.52.7.1487.

Abstract

The authors have developed an MG activities of daily living (ADL) profile (MG-ADL)-a simple eight-question survey of MG symptoms. In 254 consecutive encounters with established MG patients, the authors compared scores from the MG-ADL to the quantitative MG score (QMG)-a standardized, reliable scale used in clinical trials. The mean MG-ADL score was 4.89+/-3.63. The mean QMG score was 10.80+/-5.70. Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0.583 (p < 0.001). The MG-ADL is an easy-to-administer survey of MG that correlates well with the QMG and can serve as a secondary efficacy measurement in clinical trials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living*
  • Data Collection
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myasthenia Gravis / physiopathology*