ArticleJournal of neurology2021
Social support is linked to mental health, quality of life, and motor function in multiple sclerosis.
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- Neuroplasticity and Motor Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review on MRI Markers of Functional and Structural Changes.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2021Pooled it
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- Differential Associations Between Perceived Social Support and Cognition in Older Adults With and Without Multiple Sclerosis.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2026Article
- Subjective Cognitive Complaints in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Association with Cognitive Test Performance and Protective Psychological Factors.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2025Article
- Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Compared to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Fatigue and Fast Disease Progression Interferes with the Ability to Psychosocially Adjust.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Beyond Physical Disability: The Social Cognition Challenges in Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Quality of Life Status and Its Influencing Factors Among Lung Cancer Chemotherapy Patients in China: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cancer management and research · 2025Article
- The impact of depression on the quality of life of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: mediating effects of perceived social support.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Psychosocial Factors are Associated With Walking-Related Goal Attainment in Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Study.International journal of MS care · 2025Article
- Home-based physical activity strategies for healthy adults: A scoping review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Review
- The Impact of Social Cognition Deficits on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Sufficiency for PSS tracking gait disorders in multiple sclerosis: A managerial perspective.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Associations between Social Support and Cognitive Performance among Persons with MS.Multiple sclerosis and related disorders · 2023Article
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- Association of personality traits with physical function, cognition, and mood in multiple sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis and related disorders · 2022Article
- Social Support and Spiritual Well-Being of Patients With Esophageal Cancer Aged Over 50 Years: The Mediating Role of Rumination.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate associations of social support to psychological well-being, cognition, and motor functioning in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Secondarily, we were interested in exploring sex differences in these relationships, based on a bioevolutionary theoretical justification.
methodsSocial support was assessed in 185 recently diagnosed patients (RADIEMS cohort), and in an independent validation sample (MEMCONNECT cohort, n = 62). Patients also completed a comprehensive neurobehavioral evaluation including measures of mental health, fatigue, quality of life, cognition, and motor function. Correlations tested links between social support and these variables, along with potential gender differences.
resultsIn both samples, higher social support was associated with better mental health, quality of life, subjective cognitive function, and less fatigue. In the RADIEMS cohort, higher social support was associated with better motor functions, particularly grip strength and gait endurance in women.
conclusionsThese findings highlight associations of social support to overall psychological health and motor functioning in persons with MS, underlining the potential opportunity of evaluating and promoting social engagement in novel treatment strategies.
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