Experiences of adjusting to early stage Multiple Sclerosis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4228065 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laura Dennison (0000-0003-0122-6610, University of Southampton), Liz Yardley (0000-0002-3853-883X), Lucy Yardley (University of Southampton), Angela Devereux (University of Southampton), Rona Moss-Morris (University of Southampton), Rona Moss‐morri (0000-0002-2927-3446) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 478-488 |
| Publication date | 2011-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105310384299 |
| PMID | 21135061 |
| OpenAlex | W2140901756 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 27 |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, unpredictable neurological disease. Little research has examined adjustment to living with MS, especially within early disease stages. We interviewed 30 people with early stage MS and analysed transcripts using thematic analysis. Early stage MS was typically considered difficult but manageable and was dealt with through positivity and practical strategies to preserve normal life. However, adjustment seemed precariously contingent on reasonable current and future health status. Participants described disinclination towards involvement in the stigmatized world of MS. Findings have implications for sensitive services for people with MS and question acceptance as a marker of appropriate adaptation
Biology · Developmental psychology · Disease · Multiple sclerosis · Pathology · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Stage (stratigraphy · Thematic analysis · Family Support in Illness · Medicine · Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2025 (13) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |