Exploring Different Levels of Contact Frequency in Multiple Sclerosis Care
The findings on distribution of variables and experiences across segments, were increase in symptoms, loss of function, and deterioration of health experience correlating with increased levels of contact frequency from Segments 1 to 4. The explanatory variables found were age, gender, overall health, and expanded disability. The merged interpretation, expand on individual differences on how symptoms were experienced and influenced by comorbidities. Discord found, regarding for example personal context and aspects of self-care where areas that may be overlooked in healthcare contacts. The explanatory variables identified in this study are suggested to be further explored together with the knowledge of persons living with MS and professionals.
Authors
- Ann‐Christine Andersson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0409-1985)
- Boel Andersson Gäre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1176-8173)
- Jonas Lind (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5357-3767)
- Sofia Persson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9049-6254)
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Region Jönköpings län (SE)
- Ryhov Hospital Jönköping (SE)
- Futurum - Akademin för Hälsa och Vård
- Jönköping University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70634
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Forskningsrådet i Sydöstra Sverige
- Futurum - Akademin för Hälsa och Vård, Region Jönköpings läns