Abstract
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) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1442-1444 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Neurology |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1996 |