Telehealth Self-Management Educational Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis
In a study of 42 people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), a telehealth self-management educational program led to significant improvement in quality of life, as shown by increased scores on the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale-Revised (MSSM-R) and the Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life (MusiQoL) questionnaire from baseline to 3 months (p < 0.001).
- Most relevant to
- Neurologist, Physical Therapist
Why it matters
These findings suggest that telehealth interventions may enhance the quality of life for PwMS by improving various aspects, including daily activities and psychological well-being.
What this does not prove
The study's design lacks a control group and randomization, which limits the strength of its conclusions regarding the efficacy of the intervention.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Interventional
- Participants / samples
- 42 · basis not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Yes
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-09-25
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Other
Original sources
Supporting passages (12)
study phaseMETHODS: A one-group pre-post interventional study was conducted among 42 PwMS attending the outpatient clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital.
study designMETHODS: A one-group pre-post interventional study was conducted among 42 PwMS attending the outpatient clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital.
subjectsMETHODS: A one-group pre-post interventional study was conducted among 42 PwMS attending the outpatient clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital.
sample sizeMETHODS: A one-group pre-post interventional study was conducted among 42 PwMS attending the outpatient clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital.
peer reviewedThe Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
primary endpoint metRESULTS: The mean MSSM-R total score increased significantly from 84.7 ± 14.4 at baseline to 90.9 ± 13.8 immediately post-intervention and 96.1 ± 14.3 at 3 months (p < 0.001).
research categoriesTherefore, we conducted the current study to assess the effectiveness of a telehealth self-management educational program on the quality of life (QoL) of people with MS (PwMS).
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-25
interventionParticipants received a structured telehealth educational and follow-up program targeting cognitive-behavioral strategies.
primary endpointBaseline and post-intervention assessments were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising: (1) socio-demographic and MS-related clinical data; (2) the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale-Revised (MSSM-R); and (3) the Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life questionnaire (MusiQoL).
findingsRESULTS: The mean MSSM-R total score increased significantly from 84.7 ± 14.4 at baseline to 90.9 ± 13.8 immediately post-intervention and 96.1 ± 14.3 at 3 months (p < 0.001).
limitationsTitle: Effectiveness of a self-management educational program among people with multiple sclerosis: a pre-test post-test intervention study.
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