Psychotherapy and professional psychological support in multiple sclerosis: Uncovering patients' patterns of access and preferences.

Background: Whilst there is research on psychotherapy and professional psychological support (PPS) in people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) in discrete randomised controlled trials, little is known about the different types of PPS pwMS access throughout the trajectory of their illness and their perceived helpfulness. Additionally, research on what pwMS's preferences are with regard to PPS is lacking.

Method: In an online cross-sectional survey study with 565 pwMS, we asked about the types of PPS pwMS had accessed and their preferences.

Internet-facilitated interventions for informal caregivers of patients with neurodegenerative disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic review explored the effectiveness of internet-delivered interventions in improving psychological outcomes of informal caregivers for neurodegenerative-disorder (ND) patients.

Methods: We searched seven databases for English-language papers published from 1999 to May 2021. Study-eligibility required that interventions used a minimum 50% internet-facilitation, targeting unpaid, adult informal caregivers of community-based ND-patients.

Uncovering patterns of real-world psychological support seeking and the patient experience in multiple sclerosis.

Background: With the rate of psychological disorder being disproportionately high in people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS), it is important that they receive adequate psychological support. While there are informal and more formal sources of psychological support for pwMS available, there is a paucity of research in understanding the actual pattern of support that pwMS interact with in a real-world context. We aimed to understand this by examining the pattern of access across different sources of psychological support in the same large cohort of pwMS, and their experiences of support received.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Experience in Multiple Sclerosis: The Good, the Bad and the Neutral.

Introduction: While the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many, there is a paucity of information on the impact on people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study sought to gain insight into the impact of the current situation on people with MS and the factors that influence this.

Methods: 324 MS patients participated in this online cross-sectional survey during the COVID-19 lockdown period.