International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Bjørnar Berli

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• Research Article
  Effects of an Inpatient Multidisciplinary Intervention on Physical Ability and Self Perceived Health Status in Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson
  Author(s): Bjørnar Berli, Randi Dalen, Bente Oldren and Torbjorn RundmoBjørnar Berli, Randi Dalen, Bente Oldren and Torbjorn Rundmo
  
  Objective: The current study’s objectives were to investigate the effects of a multidisciplinary intervention (MDI) for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD) patients on physical ability and self-perceived health status, and to examine the relationship between physical ability and health status in these patient groups. Methods: 110 patients (44 with PD, 66 with MS) were enrolled in a 4-week inpatient MDI program. Measures of health status (SF-12) and physical ability (6 min walking, timed up-and-go test, and sit-to-stand test) were administered before and after intervention. Results: The results showed significant improvements on physical performance and increased physical and mental health status in both patient groups. Physical health status (PCS) correlated significantly with all three physical .. View More»
  

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