Well-being in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a pilot experience sampling study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this longitudinal study was to identify predictors of instantaneous well-being in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Based on flow theory well-being was expected to be highest when perceived demands and perceived control were in balance, and that thinking about the past would be a risk factor for rumination which would in turn reduce well-being.

Methods

Using the experience sampling method, data on current activities, associated aspects of perceived demands, control, and well-being were collected from 10 patients with ALS three times a day for two weeks.

Results

RESULTS show that perceived control was uniformly and positively associated with well-being, but that demands were only positively associated with well-being when they were

SUBMITTER: Real RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4085718 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature