ArticleMultiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical
Can a stress management programme reduce stress and improve quality of life in people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
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- Effects of binaural beats on acute stress recovery and autonomic regulation in multiple sclerosis: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Trial
- Implication of cognitive-behavioral stress management on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in acute myocardial infarction patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: a multicenter, randomized, controlled study.Irish journal of medical science · 2024Trial
- Quality of reporting health behaviors for multiple sclerosis (QuoRH-MS): A scoping review to inform intervention planning and improve consistency of reporting.Brain and behavior · 2024Article
- The Role of Stress Perception and Coping with Stress and the Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients.Psychology research and behavior management · 2021Article
- The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress of Jordanian Patients Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.Depression research and treatment · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite evidence of perceived stress as a risk factor for multiple sclerosis activity, the evidence for managing stress is limited.Objective To evaluate a stress management programme on perceived stress and quality of life, over 6 months.
methodsOne hundred people with multiple sclerosis were randomly assigned to either a stress management programme of mindfulness, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation, or wait list. Perceived stress and quality of life were assessed at three intervals across 6 months. Salivary cortisol levels were assessed at two intervals: baseline and first follow-up.
resultsThe stress management programme did not significantly reduce perceived stress, when comparing mean scores. Secondary analysis using median scores found a significant improvement for quality of life, favouring the intervention group.
conclusionStress management had no significant effect on the primary outcome of perceived stress but did improve quality of life in a secondary analysis of median scores.
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