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Published on: January 29, 2016
Developing and implementing lifestyle management programs© with people with multiple sclerosis
Christa Roessler1, Jenny Barling, Megan Dephoff
1Rehabilitation Services-Occupational Therapy, MS Society of NSW, PO Box 210, Lidcombe, Australia ot@msnsw.org.au.
Abstract:
SUMMARY This paper describes the development and use of Lifestyle Management Programs© (LMPs) by occupational therapists at the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New South Wales, Australia. A case study is used to demonstrate how the program is applied in an individual situation. LMPs are used with people with MS, or their support people, to enable management of the impact of fluctuating and interactive physical, sensory and cognitive symptoms. LMPs are flexible and adaptable systems, allowing integration of information and strategies for managing symptoms. LMPs assist clients to sustain meaningful activities and life roles. Subjective client feedback supports the effectiveness of the programs in meeting specific individual goals. Formal outcome measures are being explored.
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