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Coping with multiple sclerosis-the role of social support
P S Rommer1,2, A Sühnel1, N König3
1Department of Neurology, Neuroimmunological Section, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|September 14, 2016
Summary
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) use more active coping strategies when their disability is moderate. Social support, especially from family and friends, is linked to their coping behavior.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory central nervous system disease affecting young adults.
- MS presents unpredictable challenges and progressive disability for patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate coping mechanisms and social support in multiple sclerosis (MS).
- To understand how different levels of disability influence coping strategies.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 243 patients with MS at two neurological hospitals.
- Assessed sociodemographic variables, impairment level, depression, social support, and coping behavior.
Main Results:
- Patients with moderate MS disability (EDSS 3.0-6.0) employed more intensive cognitive and behavioral coping techniques.
- Higher levels of impairment correlated with increased reported social support.
Conclusions:
- Coping behaviors in MS vary with disability level, with active strategies used more in moderate impairment.
- Social support, particularly from family, friends, and fellow MS patients, is connected to coping.
- Training programs can enhance coping abilities for individuals with MS.
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