Impact of multiple sclerosis comorbidities on quality of life and job activity.
Mult Scler
; 30(8): 1047-1055, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is frequently accompanied by comorbid conditions.OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of key comorbid conditions in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) and assess their impact on quality of life and work-related activities.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study involving 755 pwMS from two third-level Italian MS centers was conducted. Comorbidities were identified from medical records, and quality of life was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire. Work-related challenges were evaluated using the Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire for Job Difficulties (MSQ-Job).RESULTS:
53.8% of pwMS had at least one comorbidity. Hypertension, depression, and anxiety were the most prevalent. Comorbidity presence was associated with reduced quality of life scores in almost all EQ-5D-3L domains and greater job difficulties in all but one MSQ-Job domain.CONCLUSION:
Comorbidities in pwMS are prevalent and have a profound influence on quality of life and work-related activities. This comprehensive study offers new insights into the role of comorbidities in MS within the Italian context, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach in MS management. Further research is crucial to deepen our understanding of these findings in the broader Italian MS community.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Comorbidade
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Esclerose Múltipla
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mult Scler
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
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