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Table 1 Original and revised MSRS anchor points

From: The multiple sclerosis rating scale, revised (MSRS-R): Development, refinement, and psychometric validation using an online community

Original MS Rating Scale (MSRS)

MSRS, Revised (MSRS-R)

No Symptoms - No symptoms or disability in this specific area

No Symptoms - No symptoms or disability in this specific area

None - Aware of symptoms but no functional disability

Some Symptoms, No Disability - Aware of symptoms but no limits on my activities

Mild - Mild disability but not requiring help from others

Mild Disability -Mild limits on my activities, but I do not need help from others or use other aids

Moderate - Moderate disability that requires some help from others

Moderate Disability -Moderate limits on my activities, and I sometimes need help from others or use other aids

Total Disability - Total disability and help always required

Severe Disability -Severe limits on my activities, and I usually need help from others or use other aids