Living With Multiple Sclerosis: The Rainbow of Inspiring Experiences and Resilience in the Face of the Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a leading cause of disability in young adults worldwide, including in Iran, affects their whole life so common care is no longer effective. In this regard, context-based approaches should be considered for a holistic care delivery that accords with the patients' inputs. We aimed to explore patients' understanding of MS and their personal experiences of living with this disease.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. The data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 17 patients. These patients were selected using a purposive sampling method, and the data were analyzed using a conventional content analysis approach.

Findings

Three main categories and nine subcategories were identified: Thunder

SUBMITTER: Zare L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature