Table 5

Effect sizes for median MSSID scores, MSQol-54, and LMSQoL scores for those who got better or worse in the first 4 weeks of the study

ScaleEffect size
Better (n = 14)Worse (n = 20)
MSQol-54
    Functioning
        Physical0.040.09
        Social0.020.08
        Cognitive0.190.16
    Role limitations
        Physical0.19−0.03
        Emotional−0.69−0.11
    Pain−0.06−0.09
    Emotional wellbeing0.05−0.13
    Energy0.01−0.28
    Health perceptions−0.2−0.02
    Health distress−0.07−0.10
    Overall QoL−0.15−0.24
Leeds MSQoL−0.130.06
MSSID
    Mobility0.48−0.06
    Fatigue0.43−0.15
    Overall impact0.58−0.02