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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2024

The subjective wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Australia: insights from the Personal Wellbeing Index.

Glen J Henson, Ingrid van der Mei, Bruce V Taylor, Suzi B Claflin, Andrew J Palmer, Julie A Campbell, Gang Chen

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Glen J HensonMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1237-5710
Ingrid van der MeiMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9009-7472
Bruce V TaylorMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2807-0070
Suzi B ClaflinMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6545-946X
Andrew J PalmerMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9703-7891
Julie A Campbell *Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia. julie.campbell@utas.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1820-6758
Gang Chen *Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8385-5965

Funding

Multiple Sclerosis Australia 19-0702
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesSubjective wellbeing has been defined as an individual's personal appraisal of their quality of life. Subjective wellbeing is associated with positive health behaviours and improved coping abilities. This study aimed to investigate the subjective wellbeing of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), using the novel Personal Wellbeing Index, and make comparisons with the general population.

methodsCross-sectional data was obtained from the Australian Multiple Sclerosis Longitudinal Study and the How Is Your Life Australian general population study in August-October 2020. Subjective wellbeing was measured as life satisfaction using the Personal Wellbeing Index. This instrument measures life satisfaction globally and in seven life domains, allowing the importance of domain-specific life satisfaction to be explored. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses were conducted.

resultsOne thousand six hundred eighty-three MS and 1,021 general population participants entered the study (mean age 52.4 and 58.6; female 79.9% and 52.4%, respectively). For people living with MS the most important life domains were standard of living and achieving in life. The domain of personal health was more influential for people living with MS (p < 0.01) than the general population. The life domains most susceptible to MS-related disability were personal health, achieving in life, and community connectedness (p < 0.01 for these domains).

conclusionPersonal health and achieving in life are key domains through which the subjective wellbeing of people living with MS is modified. This study recommends the development of interventions to support healthy perceptions of illness and continued employment as paramount in improving the subjective wellbeing of people living with MS.

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Multiple SclerosisPersonal SatisfactionQuality of LifeAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaires

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