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- Title
(REH04) Daily Occupational Performance in Multiple Sclerosis.
- Authors
Estevo Dias, Alice; Corsi, Gina
- Abstract
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, and degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. Occupational performance is often compromised and negatively impacts daily activities and activities. Objectives: To understand the perception of people affected by MS on occupational performance and identify the main difficulties in routine activities. Methods: 55 people with MS participated, being 40 (73%) women and 15 (27%) men, aged between 27 and 60 years. The 5 major impairments in occupational performance were observed, according to the degree of importance, according to the Canadian Occupational Therapy Model (COTM), then the participants self-assessed their performances and satisfactions by means of a scale of 1 to 10 points. Results: The analyses revealed that participants considered their ability to perform routines and perform roles and tasks related to moderate to poor personal care, leisure, and productivity. Conclusions: Signs and symptoms of muscle weakness, fatigue, cognitive and visual changes, and sensitivity were determinant to impair occupational performance appropriate to the needs and interests of the participants. The evaluation of occupational therapy and the rehabilitation of disabilities organized and facilitated the daily lives of people with MS.
- Subjects
CONFERENCES &; conventions; LIFE skills; MULTIPLE sclerosis; JOB performance; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
International Journal of MS Care, 2020, Vol 22, Issue S2, p69
- ISSN
1537-2073
- Publication type
Article