| Name of the Instrument/Tool | Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) |
| First Description |
Mouthon L, Rannou F, Bérezné A, Pagnoux C, Arène JP, Foïs E, Cabane J, Guillevin L, Revel M, Fermanian J, Poiraudeau S. Development and validation of a scale for mouth handicap in systemic sclerosis: the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis scale. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007 Dec;66(12):1651-5. |
| Year | 2007 |
| Domains | |
| Concept of constructs | Physical function, Skin, Symptom severity |
| Population/Disease | Disease specific |
| Originally developed for | Systemic sclerosis |
| Other rheumatic diseases where can be applied (only if validated) |
--- |
| Additional population with no rheumatic diseases |
No |
| Language: Originally published in | --- |
| Available in Language | Dutch, English, French, Italian |
| REFERENCE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Author/s | Mouthon L, Rannou F, Bérezné A, Pagnoux C, Arène JP, Foïs E, Cabane J, Guillevin L, Revel M, Fermanian J, Poiraudeau S. |
| Title | Development and validation of a scale for mouth handicap in systemic sclerosis: the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis scale. |
| Journal | Ann Rheum Dis. |
| Year | 2007 |
| Vol | 66 |
| Num | 12 |
| Pages | 1651-5 |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
| Other references of interest | |
| No other References. | |
| Instrument/Tool Translations References | |
| Link | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23881437 |
| Brief Description |
Schouffoer AA, Strijbos E, Schuerwegh AJ, Mouthon L, Vliet Vlieland TP. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis questionnaire (MHISS) into the Dutch language. Clin Rheumatol. 2013 Nov;32(11):1649-55. |
| Link | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21847653 |
| Brief Description |
Maddali Bongi S, Del Rosso A, Miniati I, Galluccio F, Landi G, Tai G, Matucci-Cerinic M. The Italian version of the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis scale (MHISS) is valid, reliable and useful in assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Rheumatol Int. 2012 Sep;32(9):2785-90. |
| DEVELOPER CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Correspondence to | Luc Mouthon |
| luc.mouthon@cch.aphp.fr | |
| Address | Department of Internal Medicine, Cochin Hospital, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75679 Paris Cedex 14, France |
| Website | --- |
| Available | --- |
| Links | --- |
| DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT | |
| Type Of Measure | Scale |
| Brief Description |
The MHISS is a n inventory of symtoms related to the mouth sphere. |
| Number of Items | 12 |
| Range | 0-48 |
| Responses options/scale |
Yes 4=always) |
| Developed for | Not specified |
| PRACTICAL APPLICATION | |
| Method of administration | Self-administered |
| Recommendations to score |
The total score is the sum of the scores of all items. |
| Score Interpretation | Higher scores indicate higher level of mouth disability |
| Cut-off points | --- |
| Cut-off points applied to | Not specified |
| Smallest detectable change if described | --- |
| Smallest detectable change applied to | Not specified |
| Completion time by the patient | 0 minutes |
| Scoring time by the assessor | 0 minutes |
| Training to score | Not necessary |
| Strengths | Easy to use, Useful in clinical practice & research |
| Limitations | --- |
| OTHER COMMENTS | |
| Other Comments | --- |