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  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts daily functioning and necessitates active patient involvement in management.
  • Understanding the lived experiences of individuals with MS is crucial for developing effective self-management strategies.
  • Existing self-management interventions may not fully capture the complexities of living with MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the self-management experiences of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To gather insights from people with MS to inform the development of a tailored self-management intervention.
  • To identify key themes related to MS symptoms, challenges, coping mechanisms, and intervention preferences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing focus groups with twelve participants diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Open-ended questions explored MS symptoms, daily challenges, coping strategies, and treatment preferences.
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring patterns and insights from participant discussions.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: the everyday experience of MS, motivation for self-management, coping strategies and skills, and desired characteristics of a self-management intervention.
  • Participants described the impact of MS symptoms on functioning, diverse sources of motivation for self-management, and a range of coping mechanisms.
  • Key intervention preferences included individualization, motivational components, and resource provision.

Conclusions:

  • The findings underscore the active role individuals with MS play in managing their health.
  • Self-management interventions for MS should be individualized, motivating, and provide comprehensive resources.
  • Intervention design must consider the multifaceted nature of MS symptoms and their impact on healthcare.