Key demographics and psychological skills associated with adjustment to progressive Multiple Sclerosis early in the diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background/purpose

Being diagnosed with a progressive type of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been associated with worse psychological outcomes compared to relapsing-remitting type. Previous studies of adjustment to MS have primarily focused on relapsing-remitting type MS. The present study aims to examine psychological adjustment for people newly diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis.

Methods

This was a multicenter cross-sectional survey of 189 people newly diagnosed with progressive MS. A composite measure of psychological adjustment was created from questionnaires measuring psychological distress, positive affect, perceived-stress, life satisfaction and self-concept. Predictor variables included coping strategies, social support, relationship with partner, psychologic

SUBMITTER: Bogosian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9583665 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature