Miller, L., Paul, L., Mattison, P. and McFadyen, A. (2011) Evaluation of a home-based physiotherapy programme for those with moderate to severe multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 25(8), pp. 720-730. (doi: 10.1177/0269215511398376)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215511398376
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effect of an eight-week home-based physiotherapy programme in reducing physical impairment, disability and psychological distress for people with moderate to severe multiple sclerosis (MS). Design: Pilot randomized controlled trial. Setting: Community; subjects' homes. Subjects: Thirty people moderately to severely affected by MS (Extended Disability Status Score, EDSS, 6.5-8) were randomized to an intervention or control group. Intervention: The intervention group received twice weekly, home-based physiotherapy for eight weeks and the control group received usual care. Main measures: The following outcome measures were recorded at baseline, post-intervention (Week 8) and at follow-up (Week 16). Primary outcome measure; Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS29) and secondary outcome measures assessed physical impairment, MS symptoms, quality of life, mood, and disability. Results: Although the Group * Time interaction failed to reach statistical significance with MSIS29 (p = 0.925), MS - related symptom checklist (MS-RS) (p = 0.627) and for lower limb strength, right knee extension (p = 0.375) and right knee flexion (p = 0.794), there is more evidence of altered levels in the treatment group than in the control group. Conclusion: A minimum of 58 subjects per group are required to achieve a power of 80% at the 5% level of significance based on the MSIS29. A larger scale study is required.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Paul, Dr Lorna |
| Authors: | Miller, L., Paul, L., Mattison, P., and McFadyen, A. |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
| Journal Name: | Clinical Rehabilitation |
| Journal Abbr.: | Clin. Rehabil. |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 0269-2155 |
| Published Online: | 19 April 2011 |
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