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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents unique challenges to patients' sense of self and identity.
  • Understanding the psychometric measures and impact of MS on self-concept is vital for patient care.
  • Adjustment to chronic illness is often intertwined with personal identity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review psychometric measures evaluating identity and self in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • To examine the impact of MS on patients' identity and self-concept.
  • To explore the relationship between identity/self and adjustment to MS.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of peer-reviewed empirical studies up to April 2024 across five databases.
  • Inclusion criteria: studies involving MS patients examining identity/self using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
  • Quality assessment using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT); narrative and thematic synthesis followed by integration.

Main Results:

  • Forty-three studies were synthesized, revealing distinct uses of 'self' and 'identity' in MS research.
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is associated with loss of various aspects of self (physical, working, family, social) and identity discontinuity.
  • A positive self-concept and integration of MS into one's identity correlate with improved adjustment to the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Identity redefinition is a central factor in promoting adjustment for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
  • Clinicians should prioritize discussions and support around identity changes in MS patient care.
  • Further research can explore specific interventions to facilitate identity integration and enhance adjustment.