The effect of supportive-expressive therapy on hope and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Abstract

SummaryAim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of supportive-expressive therapy on the hope and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sample and method:This was an experimental study with pre/post-test design and a control group. 32 patients selected from members of the MS Society of Tehran were selected as the sample by target sampling, and then placed into two groups of 16 (experimental and control group) through random assignment. The supportive-expressive therapy was applied to the experimental group in 12 sessions of 75 minutes each. The instruments used were Snyder et al.'s Hope Inventory and World Health Organization's Quality of Life-Brief. Results:The results showed that there was a significant difference between hope and quality of life in the experimental and control groups (p<0.01).Discussion: Supportive-expressive therapy is effective in increasing hope and quality of life in patients with MS. Conclusion:The results showed that supportive-expressive therapy, with its emphasis on providing support and helping patients face and deal with their disease-related stress, can help increases hope and quality of life in patients with MS.supportive-expressive therapy, hope, quality of life, multiple sclerosis

Quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

“…Abolghasemi et al 121 implemented a 12-session supportive–expressive therapy programme, which improved QoL.…”

“…A wide spectrum of interventions based on social support concentrated on reinforcement of the social network of patients with MS, for example, self-help groups, 124 hope-based group therapy, 125 supportive–expressive therapy 121 and social cognitive training with support partners. 122 123 All interventions aimed at helping people overcome MS barriers in daily living by strengthening their social support, improving some aspects of QoL.…”

Factors affecting MS patients’ health-related quality of life and measurement challenges in Lebanon and the MENA region

“…The impact of a few therapies on QoL was investigated to some extent. [37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47] Drawing firm conclusions on the findings of therapeutic approaches is difficult, due to the treatment choices and methods heterogeneity, and insufficient replication studies (see Supplementary Table 1).…”

Understanding lifestyle self-management regimens that improve the life quality of people living with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…The included studies were published between 1996 and 2021, with 70% of studies published after 2010 and 33% of studies published after 2016. The highest proportion (35%) of included studies were conducted in the USA ( n = 20) [ 40 , 41 , 47 – 49 , 51 – 53 , 59 , 60 , 63 , 74 , 81 , 83 – 86 , 88 , 91 , 93 ] followed by 28% in Europe ( n = 16; Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Denmark, Germany, Turkey, Finland, Norway and Switzerland) [ 39 , 42 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 50 , 55 , 61 , 62 , 64 – 66 , 68 , 71 , 73 , 77 ], 16% in Asia ( n = 9; Iran and India) [ 55 , 57 , 58 , 69 , 70 , 72 , 75 , 82 , 92 ] and 9% in both Australia ( n = 5) [ 55 , 56 , 78 – 80 ] and UK ( n = 5) [ 38 , 67 , 76 , 89 , 90 ]. In total, 70% ( n = 40) of included studies were of experimental study designs of which 85% ( n = 34) were RCT's [ 38 , 43 – 46 , 50 , 51 , 53 – 56 , 59 , 60 – 63 , 66 ...…”

“… Yoga may be encouraged in addition to medical management for better QOL, which includes social and cognitive function. Abolghasemi et al [ 58 ](Tehran city) Experimental pre test/ post test with control N = 32 Intervention Female 7, Male 9, Age 31.75 ((8.25) Control: Female 9 Male 7, Age 32.5 (90.58) 12x 75 min supportive-expressive therapy sessions. At the twelfth session, subjects were asked to answer questionnaire’s on quality of life again.…”