The Effect of Dual Task On Upper Extremity Functions In Multiple Sclerosis Patients

The Effect of Dual Task On Upper Extremity Functions In Multiple Sclerosis Patients

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dual tasking on upper extremity functions in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and compare with healthy controls. Additionally, another aim of our study was to compare the cognitive status, quality of life, fatigue and emotional states of individuals with MS and healthy controls.

The study was carried out at Kutahya Health Sciences University Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital. 30 individuals with MS and 30 healthy controls, aged 18-65, were included in the study. In the evaluation, demographic and clinical data were recorded first. The Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test was used to evaluate the upper extremity function of the participants in single and dual task conditions, and the Dual Task Questionnaire was used to evaluate the difficulties experienced during dual tasks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for at least 1 year
• Being between the ages of 18-65
• Being at least a primary school graduate
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• EDSS score between 1 and 6.5

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients whose Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis is uncertain
• Having additional neurological disease that may affect clinical evaluation
• Having a neurological and/or psychiatric disease that may affect cognitive tests
• Having had an attack in the last 3 months