Effect of the cooling suit method applied to individuals with multiple sclerosis on fatigue and activities of daily living

Abstract

The cooling suit therapy was found to be an effective intervention for the debilitating fatigue suffered by many multiple sclerosis patients, thus significantly improving their level of independence in activities of daily living.

Effects of the caregiver burden perceived by caregivers of patients with neurological disorders on caregiver wellbeing and caregiver stress

“…In the study performed by Küçükdeveci et al, the Cronbach's alpha value was 0.93. In the Barthell index, scores of 0 to 20 indicate “total” dependence, 21 to 60 indicate “severe” dependence, 61 to 90 indicate “moderate” dependence, 91 to 99 indicate “slight” dependence, and 100 indicates independence …”

The Effects of Cooling Therapies on Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

“…The lowest temperatures (between −110°C and −135°C) were maintained in the cooling rooms with patients staying at these temperatures for a very short length of time, not exceeding 2–3 minutes (Rymaszewska et al, 2020). The intervention duration in all studies ranged from 2 to 60 minutes per session, and the interventions were applied for a minimum of one session (Chaseling et al, 2018; Meyer-Heim et al, 2007) and a maximum of 28 sessions (Özkan Tuncay & Mollaoğlu, 2017). In four studies, cooling therapy was used together with exercise sessions, including walking, cycling, and physical rehabilitation.…”

“…In four studies, cooling therapy was used together with exercise sessions, including walking, cycling, and physical rehabilitation. Patients wore the cooling garment at home, after training, in one study (Özkan Tuncay & Mollaoğlu, 2017). The control groups were provided with standard care and placebo, such as low-dose cooling, exercise, a device, or a T-shirt without cooling (Supplementary File S4, available at http://links.lww.com/RNJ/A35).…”

“…Patients in one study were made to drink cold water at 1.5°C during a cycling exercise (Chaseling et al, 2018). In all of the studies, the temperature ranged between −135°C (Rymaszewska et al, 2020) and 29°C (Özkan Tuncay & Mollaoğlu, 2017). The lowest temperatures (between −110°C and −135°C) were maintained in the cooling rooms with patients staying at these temperatures for a very short length of time, not exceeding 2–3 minutes (Rymaszewska et al, 2020).…”

“…The studies evaluated fatigue as a multidimensional factor with the Fatigue Impact Scale and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory. Studies included 99 patients (Gonzales et al, 2017; Özkan Tuncay & Mollaoğlu, 2017; White et al, 2000). Studies had a moderate level of heterogeneity (χ 2 = 5.25, df = 2, I 2 = 61.9%, p = .072), and thus, a random-effects model was used.…”