ALS Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R)

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Name:
ALS Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R)
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
The ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is a validated rating instrument for monitoring the progression of disability in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ALSFRS-R, compared to the ALSFRS, incorporates additional assessments of dyspnea, orthopnea, and the need for ventilatory support. The Revised ALSFRS (ALSFRS-R) retains the properties of the original scale and shows strong internal consistency and construct validity.
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Qualified

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Designation:
ALS Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R)
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ALS Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R) ©
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Definition:
The ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is a validated rating instrument for monitoring the progression of disability in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ALSFRS-R, compared to the ALSFRS, incorporates additional assessments of dyspnea, orthopnea, and the need for ventilatory support. The Revised ALSFRS (ALSFRS-R) retains the properties of the original scale and shows strong internal consistency and construct validity.
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Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
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Version:
1.0
Source:
NINDS
Id:
F0982
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