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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a known adverse relationship with stress.
  • Stress management interventions for MS patients are understudied.
  • Effective stress management is crucial for improving quality of life in MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of an 8-week stress management program in patients with relapsing-remitting MS.
  • To assess the impact of relaxation techniques on perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and MS symptoms.
  • To evaluate changes in health locus of control.

Main Methods:

  • A parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted with relapsing-remitting MS patients.
  • Participants were assigned to an 8-week stress management program (relaxation breathing, progressive muscle relaxation) or a control group.
  • Validated self-report measures and daily symptom diaries were used for data collection.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significant reductions in perceived stress and depression symptoms after 8 weeks.
  • Significant group-by-time interactions were observed for the number and mean intensity of weekly MS symptoms.
  • No significant changes were noted in health locus of control or anxiety levels.

Conclusions:

  • An 8-week stress management program effectively reduced stress and depression in MS patients.
  • The intervention positively impacted the frequency and intensity of MS symptoms.
  • Further research incorporating objective clinical and laboratory outcomes is recommended.