Multidimensional Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis: Physical Disability, Cognitive Dysfunction, Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, Depression, and Their Impact on Quality of Life—A Possible Common Pathological Pathway

QoL in MS reflects the combined burden of physical disability, cognitive impairment, fatigue, depression, and poor sleep quality, with phenotype-specific patterns. While physical disability is the main QoL determinant in progressive MS, cognitive deficits with slowed processing speed play an important role in relapsing MS. Comprehensive, multidimensional assessment, including sleep and mood screening, may support individualized management strategies in MS.

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Neurology International
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2025-10-22
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https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint17110174
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
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Multidimensional Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis: Physical Disability, Cognitive Dysfunction, Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, Depression, and Their Impact on Quality of Life—A Possible Common Pathological Pathway

Simona Petrescu, Cristina Panea, Maria-Melania Dumitru-Martoiu
Neurology International
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
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Multidimensional Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis: Physical Disability, Cognitive Dysfunction, Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, Depression, and Their Impact on Quality of Life—A Possible Common Pathological Pathway

Simona Petrescu, Cristina Panea, Maria-Melania Dumitru-Martoiu
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Abstract

QoL in MS reflects the combined burden of physical disability, cognitive impairment, fatigue, depression, and poor sleep quality, with phenotype-specific patterns. While physical disability is the main QoL determinant in progressive MS, cognitive deficits with slowed processing speed play an important role in relapsing MS. Comprehensive, multidimensional assessment, including sleep and mood screening, may support individualized management strategies in MS.

Neurology InternationalVol. 17(11)
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO), Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO), University of Oxford (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
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