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Table 1 Characteristics of the dataset (N = 3669 patients)

From: Applying multidimensional computerized adaptive testing to the MSQOL-54: a simulation study

 

Summary

Women, number (%)

2700 (74)

Mean age in years, SD (range)

43.8, 10.9 (18–87)

Mean years from MS diagnosis, SD (range)

7.2, 7.8 (0–48)

Median EDSS score (range)

2.5 (0–9.5)

PDDS (%)

 

 Mild disability

1110 (54)

 Moderate disability

722 (35)

 Severe disability

219 (11)

Mean MSQOL-54 PHC, SD (range)

59.2, 21.1 (1–100)

Mean MSQOL-54 MHC, SD (range)

65.0, 21.1 (1-100)

  1. EDSS, Expanded Disability Status Scale; MSQOL-54, Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54; PDDS, Patient Determined Disease Steps; PHC/MHC, Physical and Mental Health Composite; SD standard deviation