Importance of Coping Strategies on Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by a variety of symptoms such as fatigue, spasticity, tremors, and cognitive disorders. Individuals with MS may employ different coping strategies to manage these symptoms, which in turn can significantly impact their quality of life (QoL). This review aims to analyze these coping strategies and their impact on QoL.

Impact of Coping Strategies on Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults with Multiple Sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive neurological disease that affects the central nervous system, resulting in a wide spectrum of cognitive, emotional, and physical deficits. The progressive course of MS poses significant challenges to patients and has a profound impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The style of coping adopted plays a critical role in determining how individuals with MS adapt to and face the challenges of the disease and their overall well-being.

Comparison of two audit and feedback approaches: descriptive analysis of personal and contextual dynamics.

Introduction: Audit and feedback (A&F) is a systematic intervention that can be used to improve the quality of health care. The EASY-NET Network Project proposes an innovative A&F model.

Aim: This study aimed to describe the newly proposed A&F model.

Anxiety and Perception of Disease Control in Multiple Sclerosis Subjects Treated with Natalizumab.

Multiple sclerosis subjects treated with natalizumab face anxiety about developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), besides the psychological distress caused by the disease. The aim of this study is to investigate whether increasing the frequency of neurological and nuclear magnetic resonance screening may affect anxiety and the perception of disease control in patients treated with natalizumab. A total of 62 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients were recruited from 2019 to 2020.

Psychological symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis and the role of marital status: results from a retrospective single-center study.

Background: Married people have, on average, better mental health than no married people. Psychological symptoms as anxiety and depression occur frequently in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), increasing the severity of neurologic disability. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the relationship between functional disability and psychological symptoms differentiating by marital status.

Coping and Quality of Life Differences between Emergency and Rehabilitation Healthcare Workers.

Audit and Feedback (A&F) is a systematic process involving the collection of data, which are subsequently compared with the established reference standards and then subsequently disseminated to healthcare providers through feedback meetings. This allows continuous improvement to be ensured in the quality of care processes. Often, the parameters taken into account concern only the patient and the treatment processes, neglecting other variables.

Improving Knowledge of Audit and Feedback among Health Care Professionals in Sicily.

Audit and Feedback (A&F) is considered one of the most significant tools for implementing continuous Quality Improvement (QI) in the healthcare field. The audit process is a structured inspection of professional practice against known standards or targets. The results of this inspection are subsequently feedback from professionals in order to implement an improvement process.

The Relationship between Body Image, Disability and Mental Health in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis is a progressive degenerative disorder that frequently involves the development of physical and emotional changes, including loss of limb function or sensitivity, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive and mood alterations. It is likely that these alterations lead to changes in body aspects. However, knowledge about body image perception in multiple sclerosis is lacking.

Audit as a Tool for Improving the Quality of Stroke Care: A Review.

Introduction: A clinical audit is a tool that allows the evaluation of and improvement in the quality of stroke care processes. Fast, high-quality care and preventive interventions can reduce the negative impact of stroke.

Objective: This review was conducted on studies investigating the effectiveness of clinical audits to improve the quality of stroke rehabilitation and stroke prevention.

Communication Training: Significance and Effects of a Preliminary Psychological Intervention upon an Audit Team.

Communication constitutes an essential aspect of teamwork. This is especially true for audit teams, where communication takes place not only within the work group but also with the audit recipients. For this reason, given the poor evidence in the literature, communication training was carried out on an audit team.

Neuropsychological Disability in the Case of Natalizumab-Related Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.

Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a viral disease characterized by progressive damage or inflammation of the cerebral white matter that can be encountered in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). There are cases of PML caused by pharmacological agents including natalizumab. Therefore, in patients treated with this drug, early identification of PML allows changes in the treatment plan, reducing the risks of morbidity and mortality.

Psychological well-being in people with multiple sclerosis: a descriptive review of the effects obtained with mindfulness interventions.

Multiple sclerosis is a neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease causing several psychosocial problems that significantly impairs quality of life. The most common physical and mental symptoms are anxiety, depression, stress, fatigue, and pain. Several studies investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches in improving psychological well-being.

The role of teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis patient: an observational study.

Teriflunomide is a drug with immunosuppressive and selective immunomodulatory action, characterized by anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties. Several clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of this drug in Multiple Sclerosis, estimating a significant improvement in cognitive performance.The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of teriflunomide by analysing the correlation between brain atrophy and the general cognitive profile and evaluating long-term changes.

Twin pregnancy outcome following teriflunomide treatment in a relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patient: A case report.

Rationale: Teriflunomide is a disease-modifying drug that has been approved for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Due to its teratogenic effect in animals, however, it is not recommended during pregnancy. For this reason, effective contraception must be used during its administration.

Nabiximols plus robotic assisted gait training in improving motor performances in people with Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, affecting ambulation even in people with only mild neurological signs. Patients with MS frequently experience spasticity, which contributes significantly to impair their motor functions, including ambulation, owing to muscle stiffness, spasms, and pain.

Objectives: To clarify the role of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol(THC):cannabidiol(CBD) oromucosal spray, coupled to robot-aided gait training (RAGT) using the Lokomat©Pro to improve functional ambulation in patients with MS.

Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and caregivers. Predictive factors: An observational study.

Purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative and autoimmune disease, which can significantly affect not only the quality of life (QoL) of affected people but also that of their careers who care for them. The main objective of this study was to assess the extent to which the patient's clinical, cognitive and psychological conditions affect his or her QoL and that of the caregiver.

Methods: We examined a number of patients with clinically defined MS.

Teleassistance for frail elderly people: A usability and customer satisfaction study.

Scientific advances and new information and communication technologies have facilitated the development of services that allow older people to stay at home as long as possible. In this study, we evaluated the usability and the patient satisfaction of a novel telemedicine system. All enrolled participants underwent a teleassistance program, which included remote surveillance and tele-counselling services with different health-care professionals, including nurses.

Do patients with multiple sclerosis benefit from semi-immersive virtual reality? A randomized clinical trial on cognitive and motor outcomes.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of autoimmune originate. A large proportion of patient present with cognitive deficits that negatively affect their quality of life, thus, a proper cognitive rehabilitation is mandatory. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of semi-immersive virtual reality training (sVRT) on neuropsychological and motor recovery individuals suffering from MS.

Therapeutic adherence and coping strategies in patients with multiple sclerosis: An observational study.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system and targets the myelin sheaths around nerves. Local problem: Medical advances have enabled patients to lead a better quality of life (QoL) than before. However, because of its chronicity and unpredictability, it remains a very challenging disease for both patients and their families, as it involves the continued use of medication to slow down progression.

Acute exacerbation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a patient treated with dimethyl fumarate for multiple sclerosis: A case report.

Introduction: Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has been recently approved for first-line monotherapy of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Its effects are due to mechanism modulating the immune system and activating antioxidative and neuroprotective pathways.

Patient Concerns: A 59-year-old female patient affected by chronic Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) from 10 years was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2013.

A complex relation between depression and multiple sclerosis: a descriptive review.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease that affects central nervous system (CNS). MS patients are more likely to develop depressive symptoms than patients with other chronic diseases.

Objective: In this review, we have analysed if there is a correlation between brain lesions (BL), structural damage (SD) and depressive symptoms (DS).

Body image in multiple sclerosis patients: a descriptive review.

Objective: Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder-may in some patients have impact on body image; this could contribute to neurological disability, psychological distress, and can reduce quality of life. This review has been conducted on studies investigating the representation of body image.

Method: We have researched PubMed and Web of Science databases and included screening references for studies and review articles about this topic.

Multiple sclerosis and non-dystrophic myotonias: do they share a common pathophysiology?

Some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) complain of symptoms, such as myokymia, myotonia, spasms, and stiffness, which have been demonstrated to be due to a concurrent non-dystrophic myotonia, i.e. myotonia congenita or paramyotonia congenita.

The role of cognitive rehabilitation in limbic encephalitis: A case report.

Rationale: Limbic encephalitis is a parenchymal inflammation caused by viral, bacterial, or other microbial and postinfectious agents, which is usually expressed by multifocal neurological signs and cognitive impairment.

Patient Concerns: A 50-year-old female was admitted in postacute phase, at our rehabilitative Center, to undertake neuro-motor treatment for a period of 4 months.

Diagnoses: The patient was affected by limbic encephalitis.