Exploring the Perspectives of Healthcare Consumers Towards the Integration of Nutrition in Routine Multiple Sclerosis Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with multiple sclerosis (plwMS) expect to receive nutrition information from healthcare professionals (HCPs), to self-manage their disease. This study aimed to explore plwMS' experiences with nutrition-related care and generate an understanding of their needs and preferences for how it could be delivered in routine care.

Methods

This qualitative study, informed by an interpretive phenomenological approach, was undertaken using online focus groups with Australian adults living with MS. The discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcribed data were analysed using an inductive, reflexive thematic analysis framework.

Results

Twenty-five plwMS participated in one of six focus group discussions. Three key themes and seven subthemes re

SUBMITTER: Allogmanny S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature