Occupational Therapy Interventions in Adults with MS
A systematic review found that cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, targeted exercise programs, and counseling were effective in improving activities of daily living and sleep outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). The review included findings from 45 studies published since 2011.
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- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Not graded
- Outcome
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Why it matters
These effective interventions could help improve quality of life for individuals living with MS, addressing significant aspects such as daily functioning and sleep, which are often impacted by the condition.
What this does not prove
The review does not clarify how differences in demographics and diagnoses may influence the applicability of these findings to broader MS populations.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
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- Participants / samples
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- Randomised
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- Controlled
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- Primary endpoint met
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- Relevant MS type
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- Publication date
- 2025-11-10
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
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- Pathway
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- Population
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- Size of effect
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- Secondary endpoints
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- MRI endpoints
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- Biomarkers
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- Safety
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Original sources
- Primary evidenceOccupational Therapy Interventions Addressing Activities of Daily Living and Sleep for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2025-013
Supporting passages (8)
sample size basisRESULTS: The review included 45 studies on sleep, falls and functional mobility, toileting hygiene (continence), sexual activity, and general ADL.
interventionCognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, targeted exercise programs, and counseling using the Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy model or the Good Enough Sex model were effective in adults with MS.
primary endpointThe objective of this systematic review was to appraise evidence published since 2011 on the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of OT practice for activities of daily living (ADL) and sleep in adults with MS.
findingsCognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, targeted exercise programs, and counseling using the Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy model or the Good Enough Sex model were effective in adults with MS.
publication datePublication date: 2025-11-10
limitationsTitle: Occupational Therapy Interventions Addressing Activities of Daily Living and Sleep for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article; Review
subjectsTitle: Occupational Therapy Interventions Addressing Activities of Daily Living and Sleep for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.
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