Biopsychosocial implications of living with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is estimated to affect 2.8 million people worldwide, with increasing prevalence in all world regions (Walton et al). While there is no cure for MS, medication and lifestyle modifications can slow disease progression and enhance patients' quality of life. The biopsychosocial model of health recognises important interactions among biological, psychological and social factors in illness, including those relating to illness management, which contribute to the experience of those diagnosed with MS.

Objective

This qualitative, idiographic study aimed to explore the lived experiences of patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) diagnosed with S.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of eight patien

SUBMITTER: Kassie SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8372815 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature