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  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts sustainable employability.
  • Understanding factors promoting work participation in MS is crucial.
  • This study investigated the role of personality traits in occupational functioning among individuals with MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if personality traits contribute to explaining occupational functioning in multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To identify key factors influencing work participation and ability in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • 241 individuals with relapsing-remitting MS and 60 healthy controls underwent neuropsychological and neurological assessments.
  • Participants completed questionnaires on personality traits and self-reported occupational functioning.
  • Multivariate logistic and linear regression analyses were used to examine associations, controlling for known correlates.

Main Results:

  • Personality traits did not significantly predict occupational functioning after accounting for other factors.
  • Fatigue and depression were consistently associated with reduced employment, reduced work hours, absenteeism, presenteeism, and lower work ability.
  • Anxiety was also linked to increased work difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Personality traits do not appear to be a significant factor in occupational functioning for individuals with mild MS.
  • Fatigue, often in conjunction with depression or anxiety, is a primary correlate of occupational functioning challenges in MS.
  • The limited explained variance underscores the need to explore additional contextual factors affecting work in MS.