“I battle pain every single day”: Pain-related illness intrusiveness among persons with multiple sclerosis.

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth S. Gromisch ◽  
Robert D. Kerns ◽  
John Beauvais
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness

Psychosocial impact of illness intrusiveness moderated by age in multiple sclerosis

1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Devins ◽  
R. Styra ◽  
P. O'connor ◽  
T. Gray ◽  
T. P. Seland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness

The Relationship Between Aspects of Resiliency and Intimacy-Related Illness Intrusiveness in Males with Multiple Sclerosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-145
Author(s):  
Lindsay Neto ◽  
Elizabeth S. Gromisch ◽  
Jessica Sloan ◽  
Tuula Tyry ◽  
Frederick W. Foley
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness ◽  
The Relationship

Psychological and physical predictors of illness intrusiveness in patients with multiple sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 332 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 41-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey Snyder ◽  
Frederick W. Foley ◽  
Eileen Farrell ◽  
Meghan Beier ◽  
Vance Zemon
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness

Deterioration in the health-related quality of life of persons with multiple sclerosis: the possible warning signs

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1038-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.V.L. Turpin ◽  
L.J. Carroll ◽  
J.D. Cassidy ◽  
W.J. Hader
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Baseline data from a population-based study examining the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of MS patients about to begin disease modifying therapy was used to determine the factors associated with the HRQL of Saskatchewan adults with relapsing-remitting MS. Participants completed a self-report questionnaire regarding demographic and socioeconomic status, fatigue, comorbid medical conditions, disability level (EDSS), number of attacks in past 6 months, illness intrusiveness (Illness Intrusiveness Ratings Scale), depression (Beck Depression Inventory), and HRQL (SF-36 Health Status Survey). Multiple linear regression models were used to identify the factors associated with the physical and mental health summary scores of the SF-36. We found poorer physical HRQL in those who are female; older; not working; have musculoskeletal or respiratory problems; greater fatigue, higher disability scores, and more MS attacks. High illness intrusiveness; digestive system problems; genitourinary problems; and headaches were associated with poorer mental HRQL. Interestingly, we found an interaction between sex and age in mental HRQL, with worse mental health in older men but better mental health in older women. These findings may assist health care providers in identifying patients who may be at risk for decline in their HRQL, permitting appropriate and timely interventions. Multiple Sclerosis 2007; 13: 1038—1045. http://msj.sagepub.com

Illness intrusiveness, uncertainty, and distress in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

2001 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry L. Mullins ◽  
Max P. Cote ◽  
Bernard F. Fuemmeler ◽  
Vickie M. Jean ◽  
William W. Beatty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness

scholarly journals Illness intrusiveness and sexual satisfaction among women with multiple sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle E Culp
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Illness Intrusiveness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediational Role ◽  
The Impact

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder of the central nervous system that occurs in 55,000 - 75,000 Canadians. MS causes symptoms such as muscle weakness, poor balance, pain, fatigue, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. Although high rates of sexual dysfunction are well documented among MS patients, predictors of sexual satisfaction among this population have been understudied. Illness intrusiveness (how intrusive one finds his or her illness) has been found to mediate the link between illness symptoms and quality of life. Therefore, the mediational role of illness intrusiveness between sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction was examined in this cross-sectional study. Eighty-two women with MS completed self-report measures to investigate how illness intrusiveness mediated, and age moderated the relationship between sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction. Higher illness intrusiveness into intimacy mediated sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction. The impact of illness intrusiveness and other relationship variables on sexual satisfaction are discussed.

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