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  • Complementary Medicine
  • Psychology

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  • Treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS) have expanded, yet many patients seek alternative therapies.
  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among MS patients, but scientific investigation remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze clinical and demographic differences in MS patients based on their use of CAM as a coping strategy.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 254 patients with clinically definite MS.
  • Utilized semi-structured interviews, standardized questionnaires for coping mechanisms, and neurological examinations.

Main Results:

  • 81.1% of patients used CAM, reporting longer disease duration and higher disability (EDSS).
  • CAM users exhibited distinct coping behaviors, including increased rumination, information seeking, and religious coping.
  • CAM users showed a higher risk of depression, though 57.6% reported positive effects on well-being.

Conclusions:

  • CAM utilization in MS patients is associated with different coping behaviors, higher disability, and increased depression.
  • The widespread use of CAM may indicate unmet needs in conventional MS treatment.
  • CAM use in MS patients warrants further investigation regarding its impact and role in patient care.