Exploring the integration and patient engagement of balance home exercises in the daily management of multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive qualitative analysis
The study highlights diverse patient experiences with the balance exercises program. Key challenges included physical exertion and adapting to MS symptoms. Physiotherapists played a pivotal role in personalization and guidance. Despite challenges, patients demonstrated adaptability and proactive integration of exercises into their MS management.
Authors
- Roger Hilfiker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8662-6116)
- Josiane Mbarga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3276-2985)
- Sophie Carrard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3147-5848)
- Emmanuelle Opsommer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3049-2283)
- Carla Ribeiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6714-8489)
Institutions
- HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (CH)
- HES-SO Valais-Wallis (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2435519
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.27