Experiences of People with MS Regarding Fall Risk
A qualitative study involved interviews with 12 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) about their experiences managing fall risks while participating in work and social activities. Participants described their strategies to remain engaged in life despite challenges associated with MS.
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- #MSResearch
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Not graded
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
Understanding how people with MS navigate risks of falling can inform supportive measures and policies aimed at improving life quality and participation in society for this group.
What this does not prove
The study is qualitative, lacking quantitative data, which means the findings cannot be generalized but rather reflect personal experiences.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Not reported
- Participants / samples
- 12 · The interviews were conducted with 12 people with MS.
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-21
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- The informants' mean age was 49 years, with a mean time since diagnosis of 7 years.
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceBalancing participation and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis - a qualitative study. ↗DOI: 10.1177/02692155261498393
Supporting passages (8)
sample size12
sample size basisObjectiveTo explore the experiences of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to understand how living with the risk of falling impacts their current participation, and their strategies to maintain participation in the future.DesignQualitative interview study.MethodsIndividual face-to-face or telephone interviews were conducted with 12 people with MS, using a semi-structured interview guide.
publication date2026-10-21
findingsThe informants described actions taken to remain in the work force, strategies to participate in social and civic life, striving to continue with home-based activities due to challenges in working life, and hurdles both within and outside the home.
populationThe interviews were analysed using inductive content analysis.ResultsThe informants' mean age was 49 years, 10 of the 12 were women, and mean time since diagnosis was 7 years.
limitationsTitle: Balancing participation and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis - a qualitative study.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
subjectsTitle: Balancing participation and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis - a qualitative study.
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