Table 3. Results of MFIS, MFI, and PES in patients with NMOSD and MS.
| NMOSD (n = 51) | MS (n = 85) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFIS | |||
| physical subscale | 21.0 [18.0] (0–36) | 16.0 [16.0] (0–36) | 0.071 |
| cognitive subscale | 13.0 [11.0] (0–36) | 16.0 [11.5] (0–40) | 0.62 |
| psychosocial subscale | 4.0 [4.0] (0–8) | 3.0 [4.0] (0–8) | 0.16 |
| total score | 42.0 [29.0] (0–77) | 35.0 [28.0] (0–78) | 0.43 |
| MFI | |||
| total score | 59.0 [28.0] (20–91) | 59.0 [20.0] (20–91) | 0.19 |
| PES | |||
| total score | 14.0 [12.0] (6–30) | 12.0 [10.0] (6–28) | 0.009* |
Data are presented as median [interquartile range] (range).
*P < 0.05. MFIS: modified fatigue impact scale; MFI: multidimensional fatigue inventory; MS: multiple sclerosis; NMOSD: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder; PES: pain effects scale.