Methodology of an International Study of People with Multiple Sclerosis Recruited through Web 2.0 Platforms: Demographics, Lifestyle, and Disease Characteristics
Table 4
Diagnostic characteristics and level of disability.
Number (%)
Number of years since diagnosis
<1–5
1107/2459 (45.0)
6–10
577/2459 (23.5)
11–15
393/2459 (16.0)
16–20
186/2459 (7.6)
21–25
98/2459 (4.0)
26–30
48/2459 (2.0)
>30
50/2459 (2.0)
Disability (PDDS)
Normal
734/2314 (31.7)
Mild disability
352/2314 (15.2)
Moderate disability
170/2314 (7.3)
Gait disability
373/2314 (16.1)
Early cane
265/2314 (11.5)
Late cane
175/2314 (7.6)
Bilateral support
139/2314 (6.0)
Wheelchair/scooter
103/2314 (4.5)
Bedridden
3/2314 (0.1)
Currently experiencing symptoms due to a recent relapse*
