Morley, A., Tod, A., Cramp, M. et al. (1 more author) (2013) The meaning of spasticity to people with multiple sclerosis: what can health professionals learn? Disability and Rehabilitation, 35 (15). 1284 - 1292. ISSN 0963-8288
Abstract
Purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. One third of people on an American registry of people with MS (PWMS) reported having activities affected by spasticity. The psychosocial effects of spasticity in people with MS have been shown to be distressing and detrimental to emotional and social relationships when investigated from a psychology perspective. This paper investigates the impact of spasticity on the lives of people living with MS from a physiotherapeutic perspective. Method: This study involved 12 semi-structured interviews with individuals experiencing MS-related spasticity. Ten sets of data were analyzed following framework analysis principles. Results: Results suggest spasticity effects life experience of these PWMS in diverse and complex ways. Physical, psychological and social consequences of spasticity are closely linked and can be far reaching. Conclusions: Therapists need to be aware of links between specific physical symptoms and their psychosocial consequences if they want to improve peoples’ quality of life. This paper provides in depth qualitative research evidence for the complexity of the spasticity experience for each individual, strengthening the argument for a patient-centred approach to treatment. These results also support the case for targeted interventions with effectiveness recorded in a patient-centred way.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2013 Taylor & Francis |
Keywords: | Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Aged; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Middle Aged; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscle Spasticity; Qualitative Research; Quality of Life; Questionnaires; Social Support; Socioeconomic Factors |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research The University of Sheffield > Sheffield Teaching Hospitals |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2016 11:43 |
Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2016 12:43 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.726691 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3109/09638288.2012.726691 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:92401 |