Outdoor Adventure Programs for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Review and Agenda for Future Research.
Int J MS Care
; 23(4): 186-192, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience myriad symptoms that affect functioning and quality of life (QOL). Although there are a growing number of nonpharmacologic interventions designed to improve symptom severity and interference and maximize QOL, these particular treatments are limited by barriers to accessibility and, at times, a poor patient-intervention fit. Thus, it is important to consider alternative or supplemental nonpharmacologic treatments for people with MS. Outdoor adventure programs-group-based outdoor adventures aimed at enhancing QOL and fostering personal growth-could be one such alternative or supplemental approach. This topical review provides an overview of outdoor adventure programs; explores the current literature on these types of programs for the general population and medical populations; examines how outdoor adventure programs could enhance mood, functioning, and QOL for individuals with MS; and suggests future directions for research on outdoor adventure programs tailored to persons with MS.
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Int J MS Care
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2021
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