Fostering quality of life in young adults living with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study of a co-created integrated intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally diagnosed at an early age, making the acceptance of this chronic disease challenging. Research dedicated to young adults with MS (YawMS) is still limited. A biopsychosocial co-created intervention for YawMS integrating social, physical and psychological activities was developed (ESPRIMO intervention) in order to improve the quality of life (QoL) and well-being. This pre-post intervention assessment study examines the feasibility of the ESPRIMO intervention and its signal of efficacy.

Methods

Inclusion criteria were: age 18-45 years, MS diagnosis, Expanded Disability Status Scale score < 3.5. After giving informed consent, YawMS completed a battery of questionnaires, which was repeated after the intervention. The battery inclu

SUBMITTER: Poli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11002131 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature