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ArticleBMJ open2026

Broadening the understanding of fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study protocol of the EMA-FAMS project.

Anne-Mari Lukkaroinen, Sara Suikkanen, Pirjo Vuoskoski, Outi Miettinen, Anders Romberg, Päivi Hämäläinen, Aki Rintala

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Anne-Mari LukkaroinenUniversity of Jyväskylä Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland anne-mari.lukkaroinen@lab.fi.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-3947-3135
Sara SuikkanenFaculty of Health Care and Social Sciences, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Lappeenranta, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8654-4118
Pirjo VuoskoskiUniversity of Jyväskylä Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0459-4454
Outi MiettinenUniversity of Jyväskylä Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3533-5594
Anders RombergMasku Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Masku, Finland.
Päivi HämäläinenMasku Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Masku, Finland.
Aki RintalaFaculty of Health Care and Social Sciences, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Lahti, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0066-4697

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Abstract

introductionMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a common central nervous system disease among young adults worldwide and Finland is one of the high-risk MS regions in Europe. Fatigue affects around 80% of individuals with MS, with prevalence rising to 95% as the disease progresses. Fatigue significantly limits daily activities and is associated with poorer employment outcomes and reduced quality of life. The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the lived experiences of individuals with MS and conceptions of MS-related fatigue among physiotherapists. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This qualitative study is part of a larger research project entitled ' ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The EMA-FAMS study project has obtained ethical approval from the Regional Medical Research Ethics Committee of the Helsinki University Hospital District (HUS/10011/2024), and all the participants will provide written consent. Findings of this study will be shared through peer-reviewed articles, at academic conferences and with public healthcare and healthcare professionals.

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FatigueMultiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingActivities of Daily LivingAdultFinlandHumansQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeResearch DesignFatigueMultiple sclerosisQUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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