A systematic review of the effectiveness of self-management interventions in people with multiple sclerosis at improving depression, anxiety and quality of life.

Background: Self-management interventions have become increasingly popular in the management of long-term health conditions; however, little is known about their impact on psychological well-being in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of self-management interventions on improving depression, anxiety and health related quality of life in people with MS.

Method: A structured literature search was conducted for the years 2000 to 2016.