Personality as a Predictor of Disability in Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As personality changes and personality disorders are frequently observed in multiple sclerosis (MS), personality may be a prognostic factor for this disease. The present study investigated the influence of personality on disability, progression, and treatment adherence in MS.

Method

Personality was assessed in 41 patients with Relapsing-Remitting MS (30 females; mean age = 42.63 years) using the NEO Personality Inventory-3rd edition. Disability was measured with the Expanded Disability Status Scale, and treatment adherence information was collected from the Swiss MS Cohort. Correlation, multiple linear and partial least square regressions were performed to examine relations between personality, disability, and treatment adherence in MS.

Results

After account

SUBMITTER: Jacot de Alcantara I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10369360 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature