Living with multiple sclerosis

A qualitative exploration of death, dying and suicide, in UK adults

Dados Bibliográficos

ID4226972
AutoresDaniel Dowling (0000-0002-0452-9265, University of Surrey), Lydia Poole (0000-0003-1325-7107, University of Surrey), Keruleth J Smith (0000-0002-1323-627X, University of Surrey)
Ano2025
Páginas13591053251354884-13591053251354884
Data de publicação2025-08-25
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/13591053251354884
PMID40851542
OpenAlexW4413493858
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas45

This qualitative study explored factors contributing to suicidal ideation among people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model (IMV) of suicide as a theoretical framework. Sixteen participants were interviewed and data analysed using Framework Analysis. The analysis generated four core themes: Theme 1:'Journey to Diagnosis', captured the difficulties faced by people with MS as they sought a diagnosis and how this could be a trigger point for suicidal ideation. Theme 2: 'Loss and Deprivation', captured the struggles and consequences of living with MS which was linked to the transition from the pre-motivational to motivational phase of the IMV. Theme 3: 'Permanence', captured the cyclical and chronic nature of MS and was linked to entrapment in the IMV. Finally, theme 4: 'Death and Suicide', captured perspectives on death, dying, and suicide and the factors linked to suicidal ideation

Medical emergency · Poison control · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Suicidal ideation · Suicide ideation · Suicide prevention · Theme (computing · Medicine · Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies · Polyomavirus and related diseases · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Clinical Psychology