Empowering yet challenging: managing multiple sclerosis in the workplace—an interview study
This study provides insights into the experiences of those living and working with MS. The results demonstrate the active agency in managing their condition. PwMS employed various strategies; concentrating on adapting to MS mentally and practically, taking an active stance for their health, and making choices based not only on their current health status but also on potential future circumstances.
Authors
- Veronica Svärd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3868-0254)
- Kyla A. McKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9081-1522)
- Emilie Friberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7874-4243)
- Jessica Dervish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6544-6888)
- Alejandra J. Machado
- Agneta Wennman-Larsen
Institutions
- Södertörn University (SE)
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Sophiahemmet University College (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1643923
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd