Table 2 Personal and disease-specific characteristics in the sample and number and proportions of people with MS with disability at baseline, and number and proportions of people with MS with progress in MS disability (n = 121)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Mean agea | 49 (11) |
Female | 83 (69) |
Upper secondary school or university level | 89 (74) |
Comorbidity | 45 (37) |
Degree of MS disabilityb | Â |
 Mild | 41 (34) |
 Moderate | 24 (20) |
 Severe | 56 (46) |
Type of MS | Â |
 Relapsing/remitting | 55 (45) |
 Progressive | 66 (55) |
Time since MS diagnosisa | 18 (11) |
Immunomodulatory treatment | 48 (40) |
Depressive symptoms | 21 (19) |
Cognitive impairment | 49 (47) |
Impaired manual dexterity | 64 (54) |
Walking ability | Â |
 Walk without aid | 75 (64) |
 Walk with aid | 22 (18) |
 Cannot walk | 21 (18) |
Dependent in personal activities of daily living | 47 (40) |
Dependent in instrumental activities of daily living | 73 (61) |
Reduced frequency of social/lifestyle activities | 66 (56) |
Progress in MS disability | 58 (48) |