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Multitasking in multiple sclerosis: can it inform vocational functioning?

Chelsea L Morse1, Maria T Schultheis2, Joshua D McKeever1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.

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Multitasking ability is linked to work performance in multiple sclerosis (MS). Impaired multitasking and fatigue predict reduced work hours for individuals with MS, suggesting its importance in rehabilitation planning.

Keywords:
BDI-IIBeck Depression Inventory-IICOWACognitionControlled Oral Word AssociationEmploymentFSSFatigue Severity ScaleGDSGlobal Deficit ScoreMSMultiple sclerosisNeuropsychologyPASATPaced Auditory Serial Addition TestRehabilitationSDMTSETSymbol Digit Modalities Testmodified Six Elements Testmultiple sclerosis

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts cognitive functions, including those essential for work.
  • Vocational functioning is a critical aspect of quality of life for individuals with MS.
  • The relationship between complex cognitive abilities like multitasking and sustained employment in MS is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between multitasking ability and vocational functioning in individuals with MS.
  • To determine if multitasking performance predicts work adjustments due to MS symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 30 community-dwelling individuals with MS.
  • Multitasking ability was assessed using the modified Six Elements Test (SET).
  • Vocational status, fatigue, and executive functions were also measured.

Main Results:

  • Sixty percent of participants had reduced work hours due to MS symptoms.
  • Poorer multitasking ability (SET performance) was associated with reduced work hours.
  • Both fatigue and reduced multitasking ability were significant predictors of vocational status in logistic regression analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Multitasking ability is a significant factor in maintaining vocational functioning for individuals with MS.
  • Assessing multitasking capacity could be valuable for tailoring rehabilitation strategies.
  • Interventions targeting multitasking skills may help individuals with MS sustain employment.