The effect of a psychoeducation program based on the rational emotional behavioral approach in individuals with multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of a psychoeducational program on the cognitive emotion regulation levels of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Design and Method This study followed a randomized, controlled quasi‐experimental design. A questionnaire including descriptive characteristics and disease‐related characteristics and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were used in the data collection. Findings The difference between the pretest–posttest and follow‐up test mean scores of the patients in the experimental group was significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion The psychoeducation program based on the rational emotional behavioral approach increased the use of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in individuals with MS.