scholarly journals Feasibility and acceptability of a single-session, videoconference-delivered group intervention for pain in multiple sclerosis.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin N. Alschuler ◽  
Jennifer K. Altman ◽  
Dawn M. Ehde
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Single Session

Addressing the physical and psychosocial needs of young people with facial palsy: Facilitation of a single session group intervention

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 1219-1243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Hotton ◽  
Sarah Kilcoyne ◽  
Camilla Holden ◽  
Louise Dalton ◽  
Jonathan H Norris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Single Session

Protective stepping in multiple sclerosis: Impacts of a single session of in-place perturbation practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Van Liew ◽  
Leland E. Dibble ◽  
Grace R. Hunt ◽  
K. Bo Foreman ◽  
Daniel S. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Single Session

scholarly journals Managing Neuropsychological Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Pöttgen ◽  
Stephanie Lau ◽  
Iris Penner ◽  
Christoph Heesen ◽  
Steffen Moritz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Neuropsychological Functioning ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Burden

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system of potential autoimmune origin that is frequently associated with psychological disorders and cognitive deficits, as well as with fatigue, stress, and psychosocial burden. These factors often cause decreased quality of life, social withdrawal, and unemployment. We describe the development of a cognitive-behavioral group intervention based on the concept of metacognition and evaluation of the feasibility and acceptance of the program as a rehabilitation tool. Methods: Metacognitive Training in MS (MaTiMS) consists of six modules, each 90 minutes in duration. We tested acceptance and design of the program in six focus groups (entire sample, n = 27). Framework analysis of transcripts was used to identify key topics and categories. Program modules were revised in accordance with appropriate recommendations of focus group members. We subsequently evaluated MaTiMS in two groups (n = 5, n = 6) in a rehabilitation center. Neuropsychological functioning as well as coping self-efficacy, depression, stress, perceived cognitive deficit, fatigue, and quality of life were assessed. Acceptance of MaTiMS from the patient perspective was also studied. Results: The modules were highly accepted by patients. Pre-post assessments showed significant improvements in the Coping Self Efficacy Scale (P = .007), the Würzburger Fatigue Inventory for MS Score (P = .028), and the Hamburg Quality of Life Questionnaire in Multiple Sclerosis Mood subscale (P = .046). Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that MaTiMS represents a feasible psychological group training program that may foster improvements in self-efficacy, fatigue, and mood. The next step will be an evaluation of the program in a randomized controlled trial.

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