Relationship of the Tufts Quantitative Neuromuscular Exam (TQNE) and the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) in measuring progression of ALS

D. McGuire; L. Garrison; C. Armon; R. Barohn; W. Bryan; R. Miller; G. Parry; J. Petajan; M. Ross

doi:10.1212/wnl.46.5.1442

Relationship of the Tufts Quantitative Neuromuscular Exam (TQNE) and the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) in measuring progression of ALS

D. McGuire, L. Garrison, C. Armon, R. Barohn, W. Bryan, R. Miller, G. Parry, J. Petajan, M. Ross

Neurology

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The Tufts Quantitative Neuromuscular Exam (TQNE) is a standardized tool for measuring muscle strength and pulmonary function in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We describe the relationship of TQNE scores to functional disability and health-related quality of life as measured by the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) in 524 ALS patients. There was a significant relationship (p < 0.0001) between TQNE and SIP scores, both in cross section and over time. TQNE scores strongly relate to ALS patients' quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1442-1444
Number of pages	3
Journal	Neurology
Volume	46
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.46.5.1442
State	Published - May 1996

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