Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinical and functional profile of very old people with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study in the genoa area.

Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology·2026
Same author

Global overview of multiple sclerosis care units: an international cross-sectional survey.

Frontiers in neurology·2026
Same author

Automated Assessment of Manual Dexterity Using a Sensorized Nine-Hole Peg Test Board: Reproducibility and Innovative Quantitative Metrics.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Quality of life domains revised by people with multiple sclerosis and healthcare professionals for adaptive measure development.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Vocational rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic scoping review of international evidence.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Increased functional network connectivity following cognitive rehabilitation in progressive multiple sclerosis with moderate to severe disabilty: findings from the CogEx study.

Journal of neurology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test MSPT: An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
11:35

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test MSPT: An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool

Published on: June 30, 2014

58.9K

Workers with disability: the case of multiple sclerosis.

Michela Ponzio1, Giampaolo Brichetto2, Paola Zaratin2

  • 1Department of Research, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, via Operai 40, 16149, Genoa, Italy. michela.ponzio@aism.it.

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
|May 29, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Maintaining employment for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) is influenced by workplace attitudes and personal factors. Positive attitudes and personal considerations enhance job retention, while negative workplace interactions hinder it.

Keywords:
DisabilityEmploymentItalyMultiple sclerosis

More Related Videos

Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
08:48

Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: January 29, 2016

17.5K
Measuring Progressive Neurological Disability in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
08:11

Measuring Progressive Neurological Disability in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: November 14, 2016

11.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 11, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test MSPT: An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
11:35

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test MSPT: An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool

Published on: June 30, 2014

58.9K
Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
08:48

Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: January 29, 2016

17.5K
Measuring Progressive Neurological Disability in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
08:11

Measuring Progressive Neurological Disability in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: November 14, 2016

11.7K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) typically affects individuals during their prime working years (20-30 years old).
  • The impact of MS on employment significantly affects individuals' quality of life and economic stability.
  • Understanding factors influencing job maintenance is crucial for supporting the workforce with MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors that help or hinder job maintenance in individuals with MS.
  • To analyze the association between workplace attitudes, personal considerations, and employment status in people with MS.
  • To explore demographic and disease-related variables impacting employment retention in MS.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in Italy involving 1016 individuals with MS.
  • A questionnaire was used to assess perceived obstacles and facilitators to work management.
  • Statistical analysis, including odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), was employed to evaluate associations.

Main Results:

  • Negative workplace attitudes were associated with a lower likelihood of employment (OR 0.65).
  • Positive attitudes towards work (OR 1.37), positive workplace attitudes (OR 1.41), and personal considerations (OR 1.54) were linked to a higher likelihood of employment.
  • Factors such as poor quality of life, disease severity, lower education, and certain demographic characteristics (residence, living situation) also inhibited job maintenance.

Conclusions:

  • Job maintenance in people with MS is multifactorial, influenced by individual attitudes, workplace environment, and socio-demographic factors.
  • Interventions should address both individual coping strategies and systemic workplace and societal barriers.
  • Collaboration among various stakeholders is essential to improve work management for people with MS.