Evaluation of the effectiveness of professionally guided self care for
Evaluation of the effectiveness of professionally guided self care for consumers
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What it measured
Main measures
1. The results from the Delphi survey were the outcome measures in stage 1. 2. The outcome measures in stage 2 included the Barthel Index, Functional Mobility Assessment Scale, Cope Scale, SF-36, Standard Day Dependency Record, and the Inventory of Avoidable Complications in MS. 3. The outcome measure in stage 3 was the feedback questionnaire.
Walking and mobilityBladder, bowel and sexual functionQuality of life (reported by participants)
Other measures (1)
Not provided at time of registration
Who could take part
MS (type not specified)
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: Participants were recruited through MS voluntary organisations. The only selection criterion was that the MS diagnosis was confirmed by GPs. In stage 1 the panel comprised 200 volunteers, living throughout the UK, of whom 136 responded to the survey (68%). In stage 2 the panel comprised 278 volunteers, living in and around London, of whom 183 were randomised and 169 (92%) completed the study. In stage 3, 73 people from the intervention group in stage 2 provided feedback. The randomised controlled trial was conducted at the Centre for Research in Rehabilitation at Brunel University in London. Exclusion: Does not meet inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Not separately supplied in the registry.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Not provided at time of registration
Papers
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History
Started
Sept 1995
Finished
Apr 1999