Social support as a predictor of perceived health status in patients with multiple sclerosis

Krokavcova, Martina; Dijk, Jitse P. van; Nagyová, Iveta; Rosenberger, Jaroslav; Gavelova, Miriam; Middel, Berry; Gdovinová, Zuzana; Groothoff, Johan W.

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2008.03.019

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“…Similarly, in a study by Krokavcova et al, 48 increasing age was a significant predictor of worse perceived physical health status. Conversely, DiLorenzo et al 49 concluded that the process of getting older enhances perceived mental health in MS.…”

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confidence: 65%

Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Disability in Relation to Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

Tabrizi¹,

Radfar²

2015

International Journal of MS Care

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Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Disability in Relation to Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

Tabrizi¹,

Radfar²

2015

International Journal of MS Care

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“…Sharing experiential knowledge with others in a similar situation provides group members with strategies for coping more effectively with the stresses imposed by MS. Social support plays an important role throughout the course of MS; not only does it empower people to become more independent, but it also gives them the opportunity to depend on loved ones when necessary. Several studies have identified social support as a predictor of perceived health status, both physical and mental, through its stress-mediating and stress-buffering role (Krokavcova et al, 2008;Mohr, Classen, & Barrera, 2004;Schwartz & Frohner, 2005).…”

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Correlations Between Quality of Life and Adaptation Factors Among People With Multiple Sclerosis

Hwang

Cvitanovich

Doroski

et al. 2011

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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OBJECTIVE. We examined the correlations between quality of life and three adaptation factors-adjusted self-concept, social support, and accessibility-in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHOD.A convenience sample of 68 participants completed the Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life scale (LMSQoL) and a questionnaire assessing the three adaptation factors.RESULTS. We found significant moderate correlations between LMSQoL scores and adjusted self-concept (r 5 .56, p < .0001) and LMSQoL scores and social support (r 5 .52, p < .0001); a significant low correlation was found between LMSQoL and accessibility (r 5 .36, p 5 .003).DISCUSSION. Adjusted self-concept, social support, and accessibility were found to be critical in participants' psychosocial adaptation to the course of MS. Occupational therapy intervention should address these adaptation factors to help clients cope with MS and promote quality of life.Hwang, J. E., Cvitanovich, D. C., Doroski, E. K., & Vajarakitipongse, J. G. (2011). Correlations between quality of life and adaptation factors among people with multiple sclerosis.

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“…Chan et al showed that the hypothesis that perceived social support can positively influence the physical, psychologic, and social situation and obviously enhances the performance of the individual (10). According to the study by Krokavcova et al and Dennison et al social support can be increase adaptation in people with MS (13,14). Hadavand Khani et al suggested a positive correlation between the hardiness, social support, and mental health.…”

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Prediction of Resiliency on the Basis of Social Support in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Movaghar¹,

Aslani²,

Mazdeh³

2015

Avicenna J Neuro Psych Physio

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the nervous system and predominantly occurs in women between 20 to 40 years old. Various geographical, familial, genetic, environmental factors, and factors involved in the immune system and infections in childhood are involved in this disease. Motor, sensory, balance, vision, and sphincter systems are affected by MS; therefore, it is a major negative event in the life that will have adverse effects on health and social life. Social support is one of the factors involved in the resiliency of these patients. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to predict resiliency on the basis of social support in patients with MS. Patients and Methods: In this descriptive study, 108 patients with MS were selected in Farshchian Hospital of Hamadan. Data were collected by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Social Support Appraisals (SS-A) questionnaire. Data analyses were conducted by SPSS in two descriptive and regression statistical levels. Results: There was a significant association between social support and resiliency. Moreover, there was a strong and positive association between social support and resiliency (r = 0.449, P < 0.01); therefore, the association was significant and the higher the total amount of social support of patients with MS is the higher the level their resiliency would be. Conclusions: Components of social support, totally account for 19% of resiliency variance value of patient; the components of social support, family, friends, and other people's support at only had lower contribution in predicting resiliency. Support of this group of people to increase their resiliency seems necessary.

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Social support as a predictor of perceived health status in patients with multiple sclerosis

Cited by 88 publications

References 33 publications

Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Disability in Relation to Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Disability in Relation to Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

Correlations Between Quality of Life and Adaptation Factors Among People With Multiple Sclerosis

Prediction of Resiliency on the Basis of Social Support in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

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