SynthesisPloS one2017
A systematic review of the effectiveness of self-management interventions in people with multiple sclerosis at improving depression, anxiety and quality of life.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 130 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Rapid Systematic Review Assessing the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Self-Management in Workers with Long-Term Health Conditions and Disabilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review of the impact of therapeutic education programs on the quality of life of people with Multiple Sclerosis.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Pooled it
- The prevalence and risk factors of anxiety in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Pooled it
- Understanding lifestyle self-management regimens that improve the life quality of people living with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2022Pooled it
- Perceptions of Illness Control, Coherence, and Self-Efficacy Following a Web-Based Lifestyle Program for Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Analysis of Semistructured Interviews.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Trial
- Association of serum homocysteine, folate, and vitamin BMultiple sclerosis and related disorders · 2023Trial
- The effect of nurse practitioner (NP-led) care on health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis - a randomized trial.BMC neurology · 2022Trial
- Transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in people with multiple sclerosis: randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2020Trial
- Transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders for women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial.BMC women's health · 2020Trial
- Effectiveness of a self-management educational program among people with multiple sclerosis: a pre-test post-test intervention study.The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association · 2026Article
- Eating-Related Profiles in Multiple Sclerosis: Associations with Coping, Health Locus of Control, and Self-Management.Nutrients · 2026Article
- The psychological impact of using 3D printing and imaging technology for patient education: a scoping review.3D printing in medicine · 2026Review
- Reconsidering Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Approaches to Improve Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- The experience of people with multiple sclerosis who receive occupational performance coaching.PEC innovation · 2025Article
- Impact of family-oriented gamification on self-management of people with multiple sclerosis: a mixed-methods study protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Gamification-Based Interventions in Chronic Disease Care: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Review
- Behavioral disorders in multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2025Review
- Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)-A Review and Insight into Possible Mechanisms of Action.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Self-management Interventions in Multiple Sclerosis: Case Series from a Tertiary Neuroscience Hospital.Indian journal of psychological medicine · 2024Article
- Web-Based Health Information Seeking by People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: Qualitative Investigation of the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-management interventions have become increasingly popular in the management of long-term health conditions; however, little is known about their impact on psychological well-being in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). PURPOSE: To examine the effectiveness of self-management interventions on improving depression, anxiety and health related quality of life in people with MS.
methodA structured literature search was conducted for the years 2000 to 2016. The review process followed the PRISMA guidelines, and is registered with PROSPERO (no. CRD42016033925).
resultsThe review identified 10 RCT trials that fulfilled selection criteria and quality appraisal. Self-management interventions improved health-related quality of life in 6 out of 7 studies, with some evidence of improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms.
conclusionAlthough the results are promising more robust evaluation is required in order to determine the effectiveness of self-management interventions on depression, anxiety and quality of life in people with MS. Evaluation of the data was impeded by a number of methodological issues including incomplete content and delivery information for the intervention and the exclusion of participants representing the disease spectrum. Recommendations are made for service development and research quality improvement.
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