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Examining the effectiveness of theory-based nursing interventions for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): A
Aylin Meşe Tunç1, Zeynep Genç Akgün2, Gönül Gökçay3
1Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Türkiye.
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of theory-based nursing interventions for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methods:
A comprehensive search of the PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1, 2015, and May 1, 2025. Following a rigorous screening process in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, nine studies meeting the predefined eligibility criteria were included in the review.
Results:
The included studies evaluated interventions grounded in nursing theories, including Orem's Self-Care Model (n = 3), the Continuous Care Model (n = 3), Pender's Health Promotion Model (n = 1), the Theory of Goal Attainment (n = 1), and the Collaborative Care Model (n = 1). The findings indicate that the application of these theory-based nursing interventions were associated with statistically significant improvements across multiple outcomes, including quality of life, self-efficacy, activities of daily living, treatment adherence, hope, fatigue, stress regulation, lifestyle modification, and sleep quality. Most studies exhibited high methodological quality.
Conclusion:
Theory-based nursing interventions not only yield significant positive effects on physical, psychological, and behavioral outcomes among individuals with multiple sclerosis but also serve as an essential framework for guiding the planning and delivery of holistic nursing care.
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