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Body image in multiple sclerosis patients: a descriptive review
Marcella Di Cara1, Viviana Lo Buono2, Francesco Corallo2
1IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy. mdi.cara@libero.it.
Summary
Body image significantly impacts multiple sclerosis patients, affecting quality of life. This review highlights the underemphasized role of body image in neurological disability and psychological distress research.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder.
- MS can significantly impact a patient's body image.
- Impaired body image may contribute to disability, distress, and reduced quality of life in MS patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the representation of body image in multiple sclerosis.
- To understand the impact of body image on the lives of individuals with MS.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search conducted on PubMed and Web of Science.
- Screening of references from retrieved studies and review articles.
- Inclusion of 9 studies that met specific search criteria from an initial 316 publications.
Main Results:
- The construct of body image has been historically underemphasized in multiple sclerosis research.
- Body image has a significant and demonstrable impact on the well-being of patients with MS.
Conclusions:
- Body image is a critical, yet often overlooked, factor in managing multiple sclerosis.
- Further research and clinical attention to body image are warranted to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
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