Patients' experiences of self-identification, seeking support, and anticipation of potential relapse in multiple sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses are associated with increased disability, reduced quality of life and negative psychosocial impacts. However, they often go unrecognised; people with MS (MSers) may face barriers to self-identification of relapses or seeking support for them. The charity Shift.

Psychological determinants of job retention in multiple sclerosis.

Background: Maintaining paid work is a key issue for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Different factors, including psychological attributes, can influence job retention. Understanding their role should inform potential interventions to help PwMS retain employment.

Multiple sclerosis and employment: Associations of psychological factors and work instability.

Background: People with multiple sclerosis often stop working earlier than expected. Psychological factors may have an impact on job retention. Investigation may inform interventions to help people stay in work.