| Concerns about the future among older adults with multiple sclerosis. | |
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PMID: 14763636 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive neurological disease that causes demyelination of the central nervous system. Typically diagnosed in adulthood, it does not significantly reduce life expectancy. The goal of this exploratory study was to describe the health-related concerns and service needs of 27 older adults with MS, ages 55 to 81 years. Through in-depth interviews using a phenomenological approach, fear of the future was found to be a predominant concern among the participants. Within this fear, participants expressed particular concerns about experiencing further losses of mobility and independence, becoming a burden on caregivers, and having to move to a nursing home. The findings raise three major challenges for occupational therapists that include: (1) developing or modifying interventions that can enable older adults with MS to gain a sense of control over their future, (2) working with families affected by MS together with other disciplines such as psychology and social work, and (3) advocating for more and better community support options for persons with MS. |
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Authors:
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Marcia Finlayson |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association Volume: 58 ISSN: 0272-9490 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Occup Ther Publication Date: 2004 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-02-06 Completed Date: 2004-04-20 Revised Date: 2012-08-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7705978 Medline TA: Am J Occup Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 54-63 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 West Taylor Street, Mail Code 811, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. marciaf@uic.edu |
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / psychology* Chicago Chronic Disease / psychology Female Health Status Housing Humans Life Expectancy Male Middle Aged Multiple Sclerosis / physiopathology, psychology*, rehabilitation Needs Assessment* Occupational Therapy |
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