Work Stressors and Resources Impacting Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
A qualitative study explored how employees with multiple sclerosis perceive work-related stressors and resources. Key findings indicated that adverse working conditions led to reduced working hours and potential career changes. Reported stressors negatively affected symptoms like fatigue and cognitive disturbances, while resources helped enhance work capability and provide motivation.
- Most relevant to
- Neurologist, Occupational Therapist
Why it matters
Understanding these factors can inform workplace adaptations, helping employees with multiple sclerosis maintain their roles longer. It highlights the complex relationship between work conditions and health.
What this does not prove
The study is qualitative and does not establish causal relationships or efficacy of interventions.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Other
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not applicable
- Relevant MS type
- All
- Publication date
- 2026-09-24
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not applicable
- Research areas
- Other
Original sources
- Primary evidenceWork Stressors and Resources Affecting Employees with MS ↗
Supporting passages (10)
study phaseNot applicable.
study designThe aim of the present study was to explore work-related stressors and resources, as well as their effects on symptoms and work ability, as perceived by employees with multiple sclerosis in Germany.
subjectsRESULTS: Of the 26 participants (73.1% women, mean age 38.4 years, SD = 10.2), 73.1% worked full-time and 26.9% part-time (> 19 h) across various sectors, including, e.g., public services, healthcare, IT, trade and industry, and crafts.
primary endpoint metNot applicable.
regulatory approvalNot applicable.
research categoriesCONCLUSIONS: The results provide insights into which factors are essential for improving well-being and work ability in employees with multiple sclerosis.
relevant ms typesBased on these findings, workplace interventions and adaptations can be considered to enable employees with multiple sclerosis to remain in the workforce for a longer time.
findingsReported work stressors contributed to symptoms, such as fatigue, sensory disturbances, and cognitive and visual impairments, which impacted work ability.
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-24
limitationsTitle: Exploring work stressors and resources and their perceived effects on symptoms and work ability in employees with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study.
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