ArticleJournal of neurology2022
Identifying falls remotely in people with multiple sclerosis.
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- The Measurement Properties and Applications of WHODAS 2.0 in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Feasibility and outcome of the fewer falls in multiple sclerosis intervention: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Digital biomarkers derived from wearable sensors in neurorehabilitation: a scoping review.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- Sensors in Multiple Sclerosis.Current neurology and neuroscience reports · 2025Review
- Actionable Wearables Data for the Neurology Clinic: A Proof-of-Concept Tool.Annals of clinical and translational neurology · 2025Article
- Cerebellar Volume Measures Differentiate Multiple Sclerosis Fallers from Non-Fallers.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Linking Pathogenesis to Fall Risk in Multiple Sclerosis.Archives of internal medicine research · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Falls in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.La Tunisie medicale · 2024Article
- Brain hemodynamic responses and fall prediction in older adults with multiple sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) · 2024Article
- Exploring the Complexity of Falls in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study.International journal of MS care · 2024Article
- Life space assessment and falls in older adults with multiple sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis and related disorders · 2024Article
- Cerebellar volume measures may differentiate multiple sclerosis fallers from non-fallers.Research square · 2024Article
- A Closed-Loop Falls Monitoring and Prevention App for Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Practice: Human-Centered Design of the Multiple Sclerosis Falls InsightTrack.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- The global patient-reported outcomes for multiple sclerosis initiative: bridging the gap between clinical research and care - updates at the 2023 plenary event.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Review
- Exploring Factors Associated with Falls in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights from a Scoping Review.Clinical interventions in aging · 2024Article
- Translation and validation of the multiple sclerosis walking scale 12 for the German population - the MSWS-12/D.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2023Article
- Fall Assessment and Monitoring in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Evidence-Based Review for Clinicians.Neurology. Clinical practice · 2023Article
- Wearable Sensor Technologies to Assess Motor Functions in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Systematic Scoping Review and Perspective.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Assessing fall risk in multiple sclerosis using patient-reported outcomes and wearable gait metrics.Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinicalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundFalling is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) but tends to be under-ascertained and under-treated.
objectiveTo evaluate fall risk in people with MS.
methodsNinety-four people with MS, able to walk > 2 min with or without an assistive device (Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS ≤ 6.5) were recruited. Clinic-based measures were recorded at baseline and 1 year. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including a fall survey and the MS Walking Scale (MSWS-12), were completed at baseline, 1.5, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Average daily step counts (STEPS) were recorded using a wrist-worn accelerometer.
results50/94 participants (53.2%) reported falling at least once. Only 56% of participants who reported a fall on research questionnaires had medical-record documented falls. Fallers had greater disability [median EDSS 5.5 (IQR 4.0-6.0) versus 2.5 (IQR 1.5-4.0), p < 0.001], were more likely to have progressive MS (p = 0.003), and took fewer STEPS (mean difference - 1,979, p = 0.007) than Non-Fallers. Stepwise regression revealed MSWS-12 as a major predictor of future falls.
conclusionsFalling is common in people with MS, under-reported, and under-ascertained by neurologists in clinic. Multimodal fall screening in clinic and remotely may help improve patient care by identifying those at greatest risk, allowing for timely intervention and referral to specialized physical rehabilitation.
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