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[Difficulties experienced at work by patients with multiple sclerosis]
J C Ongagna1, A Passadori2, J Pinelli3
1Réseau sclérose en plaques Alsace (alsacEP), hôpitaux civils de Colmar, 39, avenue de la Liberté, 68024 Colmar, France.
Aim:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that affects young adults at a time when they launch into the workforce. The disease often has a great impact on working life. The objective of this survey was to identify the problems faced by people with multiple sclerosis in the context of their work.
Methods:
To describe the difficulties experienced at work by patients with multiple sclerosis, we carried out in 2010 a regional survey including neurology and functional rehabilitation centers.
Results:
Two hundred and seven MS patients of working age responded to the survey. The employment rate was 67.6%. Among difficulties expressed by patients, physical and mental fatigue appeared as the issues affecting work. For 41% of respondents, preventive measures at work could help maintain or resume employment.
Conclusion:
Problems of fatigability put forward by MS patients are elements that can predict a loss of employment.
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