Introduction and aim. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system leading to physical and functional decline of young people. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and to analyze the correlation between the quality of life, socio-demographic variables and the functional status of the respondents. Material and methods. Seventy five patients with MS (55 women and 20 men) were evaluated. The questionnaire of the quality of life MSQOL-54, Beck Depression Inventory, and a survey of our own design were used. Results. The mean physical health composite of MSQOL-54 was 55.1 ± 26.3 and mean mental health composite was 56.8 ± 22.3. Based on Beck Depression Inventory the highest percentage of respondents were people with no symptoms of depression (52%) and mild depression (40%). The influence of age, gender, activity, form of the disease, the prevalence of depressive and sexual disorders on different scales of the quality of life were found. Conclusions. In order to optimize care, the quality of life should be a regular part of care in patients with MS.

Key words: quality of life, multiple sclerosis.