The effect of patient-centered empowerment program through telenursing on self-management in people with multiple sclerosis: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that presents individuals with various caregiving challenges, making their empowerment based on their real needs essential. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a patient-centered empowerment program through telenursing on the self-management of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Methods

The present study was a double-blinded, randomized clinical trial conducted on 90 PwMS attending MS Society using a convenience sampling method with random block allocation. The inclusion criteria were a definite diagnosis of MS for at least 6 months, age range of 18 to 60 years, ability to use a telephone and smartphone, no other physical or mental illnesses, and no cognitive or psychological disorders based on self

SUBMITTER: Bayat F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963350 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature