Experiences of disease-modifying treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an extensive and growing body of knowledge regarding disease-modifying treatment (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS) regarding their effects, impact on functioning and potential side-effects. Few studies have, however, investigated the patients' perspectives regarding their experiences of DMT in daily life.

Aim

To investigate and describe the experience of DMT in the daily lives of patients with MS.

Methods

A qualitative design was applied using semi-structured interviews with eight patients with MS on different types of DMT. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Three themes emerged from the analysis; Fulfilled expectations in the light of previous treatments, Continuous need for treatment and side effect man

SUBMITTER: Gottberg K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801913 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature