Taking active steps: Changes made by partners of people with multiple sclerosis who undertake lifestyle modification.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a demyelinating condition of the central nervous system with an unpredictable course, has a major impact on the lives of people with MS. Partners of people with MS may be significantly affected by the diagnosis, management and uncertainty around disease progression and may provide substantial support and care. Modification of lifestyle risk factors in conjunction with standard medical management has been associated with improved physical and mental quality of life. Adopting major lifestyle modification may have a multi-faceted impact on the person with MS and their partner. Experiences of partners of people with MS have been previously explored, but the experiences of partners of people with MS who adopt this strategy have not. As part of a large

SUBMITTER: Neate SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6394935 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature