Monday, November 27, 2023

Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Inherited Ataxia in Ireland

Menon, P.J., Yi, T.X., Moran, S. et al. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Inherited Ataxia in Ireland. Cerebellum (2023). doi:10.1007/s12311-023-01640-3 

 This study is the first cross-sectional study on HRQoL in patients with inherited ataxia in Ireland. It highlights high rates of unemployment, difficulty with daily activities and physical functioning limitations, which is worse than comparative international studies. Given the limited therapeutic options currently available, optimising HRQoL is an important aspect of managing ataxia.