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Neurology
; 36(7): 937-41, 1986 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3714055
RESUMO
Reliable measurements are needed to document the natural history of ALS and to determine therapeutic efficacy. We have devised a standardized protocol that generates interval data sensitive to change-the Tufts Quantitative Neuromuscular Exam (TQNE). The TQNE consists of the following four major categories: pulmonary function, oropharyngeal function, timed functional activities, and isometric strength using an electronic strain gauge. The 29-item exam takes about 1 hour to administer and has excellent test-retest reliability.