Exploring the outcome of multiple sclerosis among Saudi adult patients. A single-centered cross-sectional study at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Authors

Azhar M Alanazi
Jinan R Al-Rashoud
Jumanah M Aljahani
Ahlam F Alotaibi
Alaa M Althubaiti
Suleiman M Kojan, Beaumont Health
Mohammed A Aljumah
Ahmad A Abulaban

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2019

Publication Title

Neurosciences (Riyadh)

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the outcome and impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) using validated Arabic versions of the Barthel index (BI) multiple sclerosis impact scale (MSIS-29), the modified Rankin scale (mRS), and the expanded disability status scale (EDSS).

METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during July-November 2017. All Saudi adult patients diagnosed with MS between 2000-2016 (269 patients) were included. Patients were contacted via phone calls and were assessed using a newly developed and validated multi-component questionnaire that included demographic data, disease course, and Arabic versions of the scales RESULTS: Out of 269 patients, 210 (78.2%) responded. The average patient age was 37.44+/-10.3 years. The majority were females (69.5%). Only, 51 (24.3%) patients reported worsening conditions. Annually, the average relapse rate was 2.28+/-1.91. In regard to patient outcomes, 120 (57.1%) showed no significant disability in mRS, 146 (69.5%) were ambulatory without aid in EDSS, and 185 (89.4%) were independent in BI scores. The average MSIS-29-PHYS score was 33.6+/-27.6 and MSIS-29-PSYCH score was 38.2+/-25.8. Modified Rankin scale and EDSS were significantly associated with the current use of disease-modifying therapy (DMT). Modified Rankin scale was negatively associated with delayed diagnosis. Barthel index showed significant association with medication compliance and the absence of attacks.

CONCLUSION: Majority of patients had a favorable outcome that was linked with the use of DMT, compliance, early diagnosis, and absence of attacks.

Volume

24

Issue

3

First Page

168

Last Page

175

Recommended Citation

Alanazi AM, Al-Rashoud JR, Aljahani JM, Alotaibi AF, Althubaiti AM, Kojan SM, Aljumah MA, Abulaban AA. Exploring the outcome of multiple sclerosis among Saudi adult patients. A single-centered cross-sectional study at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2019 Jul;24(3):168-175. doi: 10.17712/nsj.2019.3.20180034. PMID: 31380815; PMCID: PMC8015509.

DOI

10.17712/nsj.2019.3.20180034

ISSN

1319-6138

PubMed ID

31380815