Browsing by Author "Dastan, Seda"

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Development of Restless Legs Syndrome Severity Prediction Models for People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Machine Learning
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Emec, Murat; Dastan, Seda; Karakas, Hilal; Baba, Cavid; Ozcanhan, Mehmet Hilal; Ozakbas, Serkan
The Effect of Cognitive Impairment on Six Spot Step Test Performance in People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Dastan, Seda; Sagici, Ozge; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Kaya, Ergi; Ozakbas, Serkan
Effect of the Synchronized Telerehabilitation-Based Upper Extremity Training Program on Hand-Arm Functions in People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Dastan, Seda; Ertekin, Ozge; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Kahraman, Turhan; Baba, Cavid; Ozakbas, Serkan
Background: Between 60 % and 75 % of people with MS (PwMS) report having upper extremity dysfunction. Synchronized telerehabilitation offers immediate feedback and personalized treatment beyond standard clinical services. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of an 8-week synchronized telerehabilitation-based upper extremity training program on hand-arm function in PwMS and compare these effects with an asynchronous treatment group. Method: The Synchronized group (n=12) received online upper extremity exercises twice a week from a physiotherapist. The Asynchronous group (n=13) performed the same exercises via instructional videos. All participants were assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using the Nine-Hole Peg Test (N-HPT), JAMAR Hand Dynamometer, and the Arm Function Questionnaire for Multiple Sclerosis (AMSQ). Additionally, quality of life, fatigue, physical activity, participation, and pain were evaluated using various validated scales and questionnaires. Results: The Synchronized group showed significant improvements in the N-HPT, JAMAR Hand Dynamometer scores, and the AMSQ after 8 weeks (p<0.05). Specifically, the synchronized group demonstrated a marked reduction in the time to complete the N-HPT, indicating enhanced dexterity and coordination. The JAMAR Hand Dynamometer scores revealed substantial gains in grip strength, suggesting improved muscle function. Patient-reported outcomes from the AMSQ indicated better perceived upper extremity functionality. Furthermore, the synchronized group experienced a significant reduction in fatigue levels (p<0.05) and an increase in quality of life and participation in daily activities (p<0.05). However, both the synchronized and asynchronous groups did not show significant changes in pain levels (p>0.05). The Asynchronous group also displayed improvements in upper extremity function, but these were less pronounced compared to the synchronized group. Conclusion: The results show that synchronized-based telerehabilitation training performed with a physiotherapist is an effective method on hand-arm function. In addition, synchronized training seems to be effective on fatigue, quality of life and participation in PwMS,
The Effect of Two Gram of Methylprednisol Treatment on Physical and Cognitive Status in People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ozakbas, Serkan; Dastan, Seda; Sagici, Ozge; Aslan, Taha; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba
Effects of Two Grams of Methylprednisolone in People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Received One Gram of Methylprednisolone for Relapses
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Alizada, Said; Ozcelik, Sinem; Dastan, Seda; Sagici, Ozge; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Ozakbas, Serkan
Factors Related To Restless Leg Syndrome in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Karakas, Hilal; Dastan, Seda; Kaya, Ergi; Sagici, Ozge; Ozcelik, Sinem; Ozakbas, Serkan
Objective: Although the feeling of unrest in the legs is frequently reported as a sensory symptom by people with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD, pwNMOSD), there are limited studies to investigate the relationship between Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and NMOSD. The study's primary aim is to determine the frequency and severity of RLS in pwNMOSD. The other aim is to compare the sleep quality, daytime sleepiness level, quality of life, fatigue, magnetic resonance imaging results, and cognitive functions in RLS-positive and negative pwNMOSD. Methods: The RLS diagnosis was performed with RLS-Diagnostic Index criteria. The patient-reported outcomes were RLS Severity Rating Score, The Preference-Based Multiple Sclerosis Index (PBMSI), the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Cognitive function was assessed with The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS) battery. The neurologist recorded the demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants. Results: The RLS was detected in 17 (21.5 %) of the 79 pwNMOSD participants. Fifty-six pwNMOSD were reached to assess cognitive functions and patient-reported outcomes. The rate of RLS was 60.71 % in this group. The PBMSI, PSQI, MFIS, and ESS scores were significantly different in RLS-positive participants than in RLS-negative (p < 0.05). Moreover, while participants' visuospatial and verbal learning was similar, the processing speed was slow in the RLS-positive group (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Our preliminary results have shown that the RLS frequency is high in pwNMOSD. This study suggests a connection between the presence of RLS and worse sleep quality, fatigue level, processing speed, and quality of life in the NMOSD population. However, our results should be considered with the fact that the study has a small sample size and needs future studies to confirm our results for solid evidence.
Identifying the Related Factors With Restless Legs Syndrome in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Karakas, Hilal; Aldemir, Enes; Dastan, Seda; Ozcelik, Sinem; Cilingir, Vedat; Ozakbas, Serkan
Objective Assessment To Predict the 12-Item Ms Walking Scale: Timed 25-Foot Walk or Six Spot Step Test
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Dastan, Seda; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Ozcelik, Sinem; Baba, Cavid; Ozakbas, Serkan
Recommendation Regarding Health-Related Quality of Life Measurement in People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Sagici, Ozge; Ozcelik, Sinem; Dastan, Seda; Baba, Cavid; Ozakbas, Serkan
Telerehabilitation From the Perspective of People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Dastan, Seda; Ertekin, Ozge; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Sagici, Ozge; Ozakbas, Serkan
Upper Extremity Assessment According To International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in People With Multiple Sclerosis
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Dastan, Seda; Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Aras, Mona; Baba, Cavid; Ertekin, Ozge; Kahraman, Turhan; Ozakbas, Serkan
What Upper Extremity Functions Manifest in People With Ms? Presentation of Big Data From Turkey
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2023) Ozdogar, Asiye Tuba; Sagici, Ozge; Dastan, Seda; Aslan, Taha; Baba, Cavid; Ozakbas, Serkan