Understanding lifestyle self-management regimens that improve the life quality of people living with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lifestyle self-management as an intervention for people living with multiple sclerosis (plwMS) is an emerging area of research. Previous reviews have highlighted a need to systematically identify effective self-management regimens that influence the health and well-being of plwMS using a common metric of success.

Objectives

To examine the effectiveness of lifestyle self-management strategies and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life (QOL), and/or disability of plwMS. The review also aimed to narratively explore common elements of self-management interventions that were effective at improving the outcomes of interest.

Methods

A systematic search was performed using five scientific databases. The review process followed the Cochrane Handbo

SUBMITTER: Wills O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9700996 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature