A motor function measure scale for neuromuscular diseases. Construction and validation study.
Bérard C, Payan C, Hodgkinson I, Fermanian J and the MFM collaborative study group.
Neuromuscular Disorders. 2005. 15 : 463-470.
Validation study of a new scale for motor function measurement developed for neuromuscular diseases, the MFM. The validation study included 303 patients, aged 6–62 years. The scale comprised 32 items, in three motor function domains: standing position and transfers, axial and proximal motor function, distal motor function. The scale is reliable, does not require any special equipment and is well-accepted by patients.
Keywords: neuromuscular diseases, motor function, metrology, scale, validation study, clinical trials
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