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A profile of support group use and need among middle-aged and older adults with multiple sclerosis.
Marcia Finlayson,Chi C. Cho +1 more
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Middle-aged and older adults with multiple sclerosis according to their use of support groups and identified factors associated with perceived need were compared to raise questions for professionals involved in developing and implementing multiple sclerosis support groups.Abstract:
This study compared middle-aged and older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS, N = 1,275) according to their use of support groups and identified factors associated with perceived need. Over 64.6% (n = 824) of participants had attended a MS support group meeting at least once. Individuals who had never attended a group were more likely to reside in urban or suburban communities, report lower symptom interference, and fewer activity limitations. Women, individuals without a helper, and people with greater symptom interference were more likely to perceive a need for a support group. Findings raise questions for professionals involved in developing and implementing multiple sclerosis support groups.read more
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