Quality of life of patients with primary headaches, strokes and myotonic dystrophy
Akhmadeeva, L.R.; Magzhanov, R.V.; Zakirova, E.N.; Abdrashitov, T.M.; Samigullina, G.D.
Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova 108(11): 72-75
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1997-7298 PMID: 19008806 Document Number: 615375
Results of the first comparative study using a Russian validated version of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (MOS SF-36) are presented. Two hundreds and seventy-four patients with several neurological disorders - primary cephalgias (124 patients), strokes (120) and myotonic dystrophy (30) were examined. A remarkable decrease of quality of life (QOL) in all groups as well as between-group differences on QOL domains (physical, psychological, social and others) were observed. These data might serve as a basis of support programs for patients.