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Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) often use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Research indicates psychological factors, including specific coping strategies, significantly influence CAM use in MS patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • Research has historically overlooked CAM utilization in MS, with limited investigation into influencing factors.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for comprehensive patient care and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the various confounding factors influencing CAM utilization in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To explore the impact of socio-demographic, illness-related, and psychological variables on CAM use.
  • To identify specific coping strategies associated with CAM usage in the MS population.

Main Methods:

  • The study examined socio-demographic variables (education, income, gender, age) and illness-related factors (disease severity).
  • Psychological factors, particularly coping strategies, were assessed for their association with CAM utilization.
  • Comparative analysis was performed between CAM users and non-users.

Main Results:

  • Socio-demographic and illness-related factors were identified as potential confounders for CAM use in MS.
  • Psychological factors, especially coping strategies like rumination, information seeking, and religious meaning-seeking, were significantly associated with CAM utilization.
  • CAM users reported employing these coping strategies more frequently than non-users.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological factors, particularly specific coping mechanisms, play a significant role in driving CAM utilization among individuals with MS.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand the interplay of these factors and inform clinical practice.
  • Addressing psychological aspects may be key to understanding and supporting CAM choices in MS management.