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A Cognitive Occupation-Based Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study to Test Feasibility and Clinical
1Discipline of Occupational Therapy, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Occupational Therapy International
|June 2, 2018
Summary
The Cognitive Occupation-Based Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis (COB-MS) significantly improved daily functioning and cognitive abilities in individuals with MS. This holistic approach shows promise for managing cognitive impairments in multiple sclerosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cognitive Science
- Multiple Sclerosis Research
Background:
- Cognitive impairments are prevalent in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), impacting daily life and occupational functioning.
- Existing cognitive rehabilitation strategies lack a validated, holistic approach for MS patients.
- There is a need to evaluate comprehensive programs addressing both cognitive and daily living aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of the Cognitive Occupation-Based Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis (COB-MS).
- To determine if COB-MS improves daily life functioning and cognitive impairments in individuals with MS.
- To evaluate the program's impact on various cognitive domains and functional outcomes.
Main Methods:
- An experimental pretest/posttest design with an eight-week follow-up was employed.
- Twelve participants (aged 39-73) with MS were recruited via convenience sampling.
- Primary outcome was the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS); secondary outcomes included OSA-DLS, CVLT-II, BVMT-R, SDMT, TMT, BRIEF-A, and EMQ-R.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in GAS, CVLT-II (total, short, and long delay free recall), BVMT-R (total recall), TMT part B, and EMQ-R.
- Clinically significant improvements were noted in most secondary outcome measures at posttest and follow-up, with the exception of BRIEF-A.
- The COB-MS intervention demonstrated positive effects on cognitive performance and functional abilities.
Conclusions:
- The Cognitive Occupation-Based Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis (COB-MS) shows effectiveness in improving daily life and cognitive measures.
- The findings suggest that a holistic, occupation-based approach is beneficial for managing cognitive deficits in MS.
- A larger-scale study is warranted to further validate these promising results for cognitive rehabilitation in MS.
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