The ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is a validated rating instrument for monitoring
the progression of disability in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). One …

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is a 10-item functional
inventory which was devised for use in therapeutic trials in ALS. Each item is rated on a 0–4 …

Abstract Background The ALS Functional Rating Scale in its revised version (ALSFRS-R) is
a disease-specific severity score that reflects motor impairment and functional deterioration …

The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) is a widely
used primary outcome measure in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) clinical practice and …

Background: With the aid of assistive technology, some patients with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) are able to live for several years past the lowest measurable level of function …

Introduction ALS functional rating scale (revised)(ALSFRS-R) is the most widely used
functional rating system in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However …

In recent years there has been an increased appreciation of the importance of measuring
health status from the patient's point of view, but until now no attempt has been made to …

Objective To examine dimensionality, reliability and validity of the Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) using traditional classical test theory …

Background Selection of appropriate trial endpoints and outcome measures is particularly
important in rare disease and rapidly progressing disease such as amyotrophic lateral …

Respiratory function tests (RFTs) are commonly used as a measure of progression in ALS.
This study assessed the ability of various RFTs to predict survival in ALS patients. Subjects …