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Group-based multidisciplinary rehabilitation for outpatient clients with multiple sclerosis improving participation, occupational performance and goal attainment
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What it measured
Main measures
1. Autonomy and participation, measured using the Impact on Participation and Autonomy measure 2. Self-perceived problems in everyday activities and participation, measured using Canadian Occupational Performance Measure 3. Goal attainment during rehabilitation, measured using Goal Attainment Scaling Measured at baseline, 12 months and 21 months
Other measures (1)
1. Quality of life, measured using WHOQOL-BREF 2. Perceived impact of disease, measured using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale Measured at baseline, 12 months and 21 months
Quality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. Age between 18 and 65 years (inclusive) 2. A confirmed diagnosis of MS 3. Ability to fill in questionnaires independently or with the help of an assistant Exclusion: Participants were excluded if they were not capable of expressing their own choices or answering questions in the questionnaires
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
Background and study aims Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and/or spinal cord, causing problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. A two-year multi-professional group-based out-patient rehabilitation program has been developed for people with MS based on themes of energy conservation, cognition, mood and body control. The aim of this study is to test the effect of this rehabilitation model on the participation and daily life of people with MS. The study also tests the Impact on Participation and Autonomy (IPA) measure, which was translated into Finnish during the study, and aims to find out which factors are associated with participation and autonomy of people with MS. Who can participate? People with MS aged between 18 and 65 What does the study involve? Participants take part in group-based rehabilitation every two weeks. The sessions last 3-6 hours. Carers of the participants are involved in the part of the sessions. A comparison group of 19 people with MS receive typical rehabilitation for people with severe disabilities which contains mainly physiotherapy. In addition to test the IPA questionnaire more data is collected from people with MS during an in-patient rehabilitation period of 1-3 weeks at Masku Neurological Rehabilitation Center. The rehabilitation model is evaluated with questionnaires for rehabilitees, their families, service providers and co-operation partners on four occasions and with focus-group interviews with the rehabilitees. Rehabilitees’ participation restrictions, occupational performance and rehabilitation goal attainment are measured. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Participants may benefit from the group-based rehabilitation by improving their participation in everyday life and also become more conscious about their perceived participation in everyday life. The study carries low or no risk of harm to the participants. Where is the study run from? The Social Insurance Institution of Finland When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? August 2010 to September 2013 Who is funding the study? The Social Insurance Institution of Finland Who is the main contact? Maarit Karhula
Papers
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History
Started
May 2010
Finished
May 2017