Design and validation of a Questionnaire on the factors influencing self-care behaviors in patients with Multiple sclerosis (QFASMS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Since MS does not have a definitive cure, individuals affected by it need to adapt and coordinate with their chronic illness in order to fulfill their duties and responsibilities. The first step in helping patients to better care for and manage their illness is to engage in self-care behaviors. This study was conducted with the aim of design and validation of a questionnaire on the factors influencing self-care behaviors in patients with Multiple sclerosis.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on Multiple sclerosis patients in Iran in 2023. The age range of patients varied between 22 and 52 years. Having MS disease, passing one year of the disease

SUBMITTER: Pourhaji F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10765624 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature