Correlation and differences of patient-reported outcomes vs. Likert-Rating of MS symptoms in a real-world cohort using a digital patient app

The study demonstrates that a simplified smiley-based rating system in a digital patient app strongly correlates with traditional patient-reported outcomes for MS. This innovative approach promises a more accessible, time-efficient way for patients to track their symptoms while maintaining valuable clinical insights.

By Mountford, S., Kahn, M., Balakrishnan, P., Jacyshyn-Owen, E., Eberl, M., Friedrich, B., Joshko, N., Ziemssen, T. (2023) Correlation and differences of patient-reported outcomes vs. Likert-Rating of MS symptoms in a real-world cohort using a digital patient app. Sage Journal, DIGITAL HEALTH Volume 9, 2023