Mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with multiple sclerosis - a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a stressful condition. Mental health comorbidity is common. Stress can increase the risk of depression, reduce quality of life (QOL), and possibly exacerbate disease activity in MS. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) may help, but has been little studied in MS, particularly among more disabled individuals.

Methods

The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and likely effectiveness of a standard MBSR course for people with MS. Participant eligibility included: age > 18, any type of MS, an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

SUBMITTER: Simpson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5434553 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature