A Dutch validation study of the Multiple Sclerosis Work Difficulties Questionnaire in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.

Conclusions: The Dutch version of the MSWDQ-23 is a valid and internally consistent instrument to measure self-reported work difficulties in persons with MS.Implications for rehabilitationThe Dutch version of the 23-item Multiple Sclerosis Work Difficulties Questionnaire (MSWDQ-23) is a reliable and valid tool to measure self-reported work difficulties in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).More psychological and cognitive work difficulties are predictive of a deteriorated employment status after one year.The MSWDQ-23 is a helpful tool for researchers and (occupational) health professionals to identify current work difficulties in persons with MS and identify persons at risk for a deterioration in employment one year later.
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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - November 7, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: van Egmond E, van Gorp D, Honan C, Heerings M, Jongen P, van der Klink J, Reneman M, Beenakker E, Frequin S, de Gans K, Hengstman G, Hoitsma E, Mostert J, Verhagen W, Zemel D, Middelkoop H, Visser L, van der Hiele K Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research