An Examination of Positive and Negative Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Both persons with MS and HCs were similar in benefit finding and stress management. However, negative outcomes were worse in the MS group. Our findings shed light on the importance of individuals with MS adopting a positive outlook to help during times of adversity. What This Article Adds: Among persons with disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, finding benefits during stressful times can be a potential coping mechanism. Furthermore, resilience and social support should be taken into account to moderate the effects of adverse events.PMID:38015490 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2023.050287

Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - November 28, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Helen M Genova Michelle H Chen Amanda Botticello Gerald Voelbel Grace Kim Heba E Elsayed Zuzanna Myszko John DeLuca Robert E McGrath Peter Arnett Yael Goverover Source Type: research