[Introduction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis self-assessment scale].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a new functional self-assessment scale of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).


METHODS
By comparing current different ALS functional scales and combining relative clinical experience and numeric pain intensity scale, ALS self-assessment scale was set down by International Association of Neural Restoration.


RESULTS
ALS self-assessment scale included 3 categories with 18 items, adopting 10 points grading system, namely 10 was defined as the normal, 0 as the worst, and the total scores was 180. This scale included: (1) Bulbus medullae function: speech, swallowing, salivation, and tongue extension. (2) Limbs function: left arm movement, left hand movement, right arm movement, right hand movement, left leg movement, right leg movement, trunk movement, head-up, walking, and climbing stairs. (3) Others: breathing, muscular tone, pain, and muscle discomfort.


CONCLUSIONS
ALS self-assessment scale is specifically designed for ASL patients. It can evaluate patient's function comprehensively and is simple and convenient, consuming less time.
Xi
Haitao
H
Beijing Hongtianji Neuroscience Academy, Beijing, 100144, P.R. China.
Huang
Hongyun
H
Chen
Lin
L
Wang
Qingmiao
Q
Chen
Di
D
Zhang
Jian
J
Zhang
Feng
F
Liu
Yancheng
Y
Liu
Ruiwen
R
Jiang
Zhao
Z
Xie
Zixing
Z
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003943:Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological; D006801:Humans