Education for fatigue management in people with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Fatigue is a common and disabling symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). Educational interventions have shown potential to reduce fatigue. The aim was to systematically review the current best evidence on patient education programmes for MS-related fatigue.

Methods

This was a systematic review and meta-analysis following Cochrane methodology. A systematic search was conducted in eight databases (September 2023). Moreover, reference lists and trial registers were searched and experts in the field were contacted. Randomized controlled trials were included evaluating patient education programmes for people with MS with the primary aim of reducing fatigue.

Results

In total, 1176 studies were identified and assessed by two independent reviewers; 15 stud

SUBMITTER: Wendebourg MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555147 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature