Determinants of Independent Living Optimism among Adults with Multiple Sclerosis

This study investigated the relationship between cognitive, psychological and physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and independent living optimism among a sample of 5,082 adults with MS (females = 77.8%; Whites = 96.1%, age range 20 to 91 years). Data on physical, cognitive and psychological...

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Published in:The Australian journal of rehabilitation counselling 2015-07, Vol.21 (1), p.1-17
Main Authors: Li, Jian, Wilson, Hannah, Fitzgerald, Shawn M., Bishop, Malachy, Rumrill, Phillip D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Anatomy
Brain
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive Ability
Community Relations
Coping
Educational Technology
Independent Living
Multiple sclerosis
Physical fitness
Predictor Variables
Psychology
Research Committees
Visual Impairments
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Summary:This study investigated the relationship between cognitive, psychological and physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and independent living optimism among a sample of 5,082 adults with MS (females = 77.8%; Whites = 96.1%, age range 20 to 91 years). Data on physical, cognitive and psychological function were collected utilising standardised clinical measures including the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29, Perceived Deficits Questionnaire-5-Item version, and the Independent Living Optimism scale. Multiple regression analysis indicated that specific physical, psychological and cognitive factors contributed to the overall prediction model. The combined variables explained approximately 33% of the variance in independent living optimism. This study enables a specific, item-level understanding of the relationship between MS-related symptoms and independent living optimism, and provides important information for the development of targeted rehabilitation interventions.
ISSN:1323-8922
1838-6059
DOI:10.1017/jrc.2015.6