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Raissi A, Bulloch AGM, Fiest KM, McDonald K, Jetté N, Patten SB. Exploration of Undertreatment and Patterns of Treatment of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis. Int J MS Care 2015; 17:292-300. [PMID: 26664335 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2014-084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a common comorbid condition with multiple sclerosis (MS). Historically, however, it has been undertreated. Little is known about the characteristics of those who receive, or do not receive, treatment for depression in the MS population. This study evaluated depression treatment in patients with MS, associated patient characteristics, and probable determinants of antidepressant drug use in those with and without depression. METHODS A total of 152 patients with MS completed questionnaires and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR (SCID) to determine depression status. Tabular analyses and a binary regression model were used to identify patient characteristics associated with antidepressant drug use. RESULTS Of participants with major depression according to the SCID, 65% were taking antidepressant medications. With adjustment for successful treatment (antidepressant drug use by those not currently depressed and currently depressed), the prevalence of treated depression increased to 85.7%. Of those receiving treatment for depression, 19% were receiving nonpharmacologic treatment alone, 38% were taking antidepressant drugs only, and 44% were receiving both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments. Demographic and clinical variables were not statistically significantly associated with antidepressant drug use in those with depression. CONCLUSIONS A large proportion of participants with depression in MS are now receiving treatment, a change from previous reports. The adequacy of treatment has become a bigger question because many of the treated patients continued to have depressive symptoms. Further research is needed to identify ways to achieve better outcomes for depression.
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- Aida Raissi
- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute (AR, AGMB, KMF, KM, SBP), Department of Community Health Sciences (AGMB, KMF, KM, NJ, SBP), Department of Psychiatry (AGMB, SBP), and Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and Institute for Public Health (NJ), University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of nontraumatic disability in young adults. The increasing emphasis on early treatment with disease-modifying therapies has the goal of preventing long-term disability. However, current disease treatments are only partially effective, and most patients experience a variety of neurologic symptoms at various times during their disease course. Because these symptoms often have a profound impact on social, occupational and physical performance, effective symptom management is an important component of therapy to maintain quality of life. Effective symptom management often requires a multidisciplinary team approach. This review outlines general principles of the management of MS symptoms.
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- Adrienne R Boissy
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mellen Center U-10, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Thibault K, Calvino B, Pezetl S. Characterisation of sensory abnormalities observed in an animal model of multiple sclerosis: A behavioural and pharmacological study. Eur J Pain 2012; 15:231.e1-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2010.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2010] [Revised: 06/17/2010] [Accepted: 07/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ranieri M, Putignano P, Fiore P, Santamato A, Megna G, Bellomo R, Cristella G, Saggini R, Megna M. Associated with Intrathecal Baclofen Treatment and Duloxetine in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2012; 25:51S-56S. [DOI: 10.1177/03946320120250s108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- M. Ranieri
- Neuroscience and Sense Organs Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bari “Aldo Moro” University — Italy
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- St Agostino Institute Rehabilitation Center Noicattaro (Ba) Italy
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- Department of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation University of Foggia Oo Rr
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- Department of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation University of Foggia Oo Rr
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- Neuroscience and Sense Organs Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bari “Aldo Moro” University — Italy
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- Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation “G. D'annunzio” University — Chieti, Italy
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- Osmairm Neuropsychomotor Rehabilitation Center Laterza (Ta) Italy
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- Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation “G. D'annunzio” University — Chieti, Italy
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- Neuroscience and Sense Organs Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bari “Aldo Moro” University — Italy
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Arbus C, Gardette V, Cantet CE, Andrieu S, Nourhashémi F, Schmitt L, Vellas B. Incidence and predictive factors of depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: the REAL.FR study. J Nutr Health Aging 2011; 15:609-17. [PMID: 21968854 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0061-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many patients develop psychiatric and behavioral disturbances in the course of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Among these disturbances, depressive symptoms are frequent and affect nearly 40% of patients. The natural history and course of such symptoms in AD, and in particular the predictive factors, are little known. We studied the incidence and risk factors for the development of the first depressive symptoms in AD. DESIGN Multicenter prospective study. PARTICIPANTS Three hundred twelve AD patients from the French Network on AD (REAL.FR) without depression and without antidepressant treatment at baseline were followed up and assessed every 6 months for 4 years. During follow-up, all events occurring between two visits were carefully recorded. MEASUREMENTS We used the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) for comprehensive evaluation of behavioral and psychological symptoms and depressive symptoms in particular. A multivariate analysis was performed using a backward stepwise Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS The incidence of depressive symptoms was 17.45% person/years, 95%CI (13.88-21.02). Among non-time dependent variables, duration of disease (RR=0.51; 95%CI: 0.30-0.85, p=0.0102) and the number of comorbid conditions (RR=0.45; 95%CI: 0.24-0.83, p=0.0115) were protective factors against the development of depressive symptoms. Agitation/aggression (RR=1.96; 95%CI: 1.19-3.23, p=0.0078) and sleep disturbances (RR=2.65; 95%CI: 1.40-5.00, p=0.0026) were time-dependent variables predictive of depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION Better knowledge of predictive factors of mood disturbances in AD will enable clinicians to set up appropriate management of their patients. As published longitudinal studies are few, further works should be carried out to improve knowledge of the pattern and course of depression and depressive symptoms in AD.
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- C Arbus
- Toulouse University, UPS, Traumatic Stress Laboratory-LST (Je2511), Hopital Casselardit, 170 av. de Casselardit, TSA 40031, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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Lerdal A, Celius EG, Moum T. Perceptions of illness and its development in patients with multiple sclerosis: a prospective cohort study. J Adv Nurs 2009; 65:184-92. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04862.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Marra GA, D'Aleo G, Di Bella P, Bramanti P. Intrathecal baclofen therapy in patients with severe spasticity. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA. SUPPLEMENT 2007; 97:173-80. [PMID: 17691373 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-211-33079-1_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Spasticity has been described as "a motor disorder, characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyper-excitability of the stretch reflex as one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome". In patients with complete spinal cord lesions, severe untreatable spasticity can make movement, sitting and hygiene difficult or impossible while it may alter gait and personal care in patients with partial lesions. From a clinical point of view, it is useful to distinguish spinal cord spasticity from supraspinal spasticity. Traditionally, the Ashworth scale is the most widely used to quantify the tone of single muscles. In order to quantify hypereflexia, the Reflex Scale is also used. In the spinal spasticity which is characterized by spasms, the Spasm Frequency Scale is useful in order to monitor their frequency. Initially, management of spasticity is based on non-invasive treatments that later become more invasive. The first approach. the conservative treatment, usually includes elimination of the nociceptive stimuli, rehabilitative therapy (physical and occupational), orthopaedic prostheses and plaster corsets. These treatments, do not resolve spasticity in about 33% of cases. In these severe cases, more invasive procedures such as muscle infiltrations with botulin toxin and intrathecal baclofen infusion can be used.
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- G A Marra
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Messina, Italy.
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Walker ID, Gonzalez EW. Review of intervention studies on depression in persons with multiple sclerosis. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2007; 28:511-31. [PMID: 17613150 DOI: 10.1080/01612840701344480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Depression is prevalent among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS), an acquired neurologic disability that affects predominantly women. The purpose of this article is to review intervention studies on depression in persons with MS. An integrative review of eight intervention studies published from 2000 to 2005 has revealed that various interventions could potentially alleviate depression. Although no definite conclusions can be made from this review, there is reasonable evidence that cognitive behavioral approaches are beneficial in the treatment of depression and in helping people adjust to, and cope with, having MS.
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- I Diane Walker
- John Dystel Nurse Fellow of the National MS Society, Griswold Special Care, Erdenheim, PA, USA.
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Baker K, Cassidy E, Rone-Adams S. Therapeutic standing for people with multiple sclerosis:. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2007. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2007.14.3.23523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Karen Baker
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London and
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH UK
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH UK
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Warke K, Al-Smadi J, Baxter D, Walsh DM, Lowe-Strong AS. Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) for chronic low-back pain in a multiple sclerosis population: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clin J Pain 2006; 22:812-9. [PMID: 17057564 DOI: 10.1097/01.ajp.0000210935.73686.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate the hypoalgesic effects of self-applied transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on chronic low-back pain (LBP) in a multiple sclerosis (MS) population. METHODS Ninety participants with probable or definite MS (aged 21 to 78 y) presenting with chronic LBP were recruited and randomized into 3 groups (n=30 per group): (1) low-frequency TENS group (4 Hz, 200 micros); (2) high-frequency TENS group (110 Hz, 200 micros); and (3) placebo TENS. Participants self-applied TENS for 45 minutes, a minimum of twice daily, for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were recorded at weeks 1, 6, 10, and 32. Primary outcome measures included: Visual Analog Scale for average LBP and the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Secondary outcome measures included: Visual Analog Scale for worst and weekly LBP, back and leg spasm; Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire; Barthel Index; Rivermead Mobility Index; Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 Instrument, and a daily logbook. Data were analyzed blind using parametric and nonparametric tests, as appropriate. RESULTS Results indicated a statistically significant interactive effect between groups for average LBP (P=0.008); 1-way analysis of covariance did not show any significant effects at any time point once a Bonferonni correction was applied (P>0.05). However, clinically important differences were observed in some of the outcome measures in both active treatment groups during the treatment and follow-up periods. DISCUSSION Although not statistically significant, the observed effects may have implications for the clinical prescription and the use of TENS within this population.
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- Kim Warke
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland
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Two patients with spastic cerebral palsy recently treated with modafinil at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center child neurology clinic have stopped drooling. This occurred after starting modafinil for spasticity and without other changes in the patients' treatment programs. The decrease in drooling is to a remarkable degree. Both patients had a chronic problem with drooling. One patient has gone from wearing a bib or bandanna, which was constantly wet from drooling to being essentially dry. After starting modafinil, both patients stopped drooling. The parents initially observed decreased drooling at home. Clinic appointment examinations and evaluations at physical therapy confirmed these observations. Better coordination and speech have been noted in each patient. Modafinil improves drooling in at least some patients with spastic cerebral palsy. The decreased drooling is due to improvements noted in swallowing.
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- Daniel Hurst
- Department of Neurology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.
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BACKGROUND The unpredictable, variable nature of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and the possibility of increasing disability, means that a diagnosis can have substantial psychological consequences. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of psychological interventions for people with MS. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched 19 databases up to December 2004; Cochrane MS Group Specialised Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINAHL and 14 others. We searched reference lists of articles, wrote to corresponding authors of the 13 papers identified by June 2004, and searched for trials in progress using 3 research registers. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of interventions described as wholly or mostly based on psychological theory and practice, in people with MS. Primary outcome measures were disease specific and general quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, psychological functioning, disability, and cognitive outcomes. Secondary outcome measures were number of relapses, pain, fatigue, health care utilisation, changes in medication, and adherence to other therapies. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Pertinent studies were identified from abstracts by one author. Full papers were independently compared to selection criteria by four authors. Key details were extracted from relevant papers using a standard format, and studies scored on three dimensions of quality. The review is organised into four mini-reviews (MR) dependent on the intervention's target population; people with cognitive impairments (MR1), people with moderate to severe disability (MR2), people with MS (no other criteria) (MR3), and people with depression (MR4). MAIN RESULTS Overall 16 studies were identified and included. MR1: three trials (n=145). Some evidence of effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive outcomes, although this was difficult to interpret because of the large number of outcome measures used. MR2: three trials (n=80). One small trial suggesting psychotherapy may help with depression. MR3: seven studies (n=688). Some evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy may help people adjust to, and cope with, having MS (three trials). The other trials were diverse in nature and some difficult to interpret because of multiple outcome measures. MR4: three trials (n=93). Two small studies of cognitive behavioural therapy showed significant improvements in depression. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The diversity of psychological interventions identified indicates the many ways in which they can potentially help people with MS. No definite conclusions can be made from this review. However there is reasonable evidence that cognitive behavioural approaches are beneficial in the treatment of depression, and in helping people adjust to, and cope with, having MS.
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- P W Thomas
- Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset Research and Development Support Unit, Cornelia House, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, UK, BH15 2JB.
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Dalton EJ, Heinrichs RW. Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: A Quantitative Review of the Evidence. Neuropsychology 2005; 19:152-8. [PMID: 15769199 DOI: 10.1037/0894-4105.19.2.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The published literature on depression in multiple sclerosis (MS) is reviewed quantitatively. The authors report mean effect sizes for 20 studies comparing depression scores of MS patients with those of healthy participants (d=1.07) and 21 studies comparing depression scores of MS patients with those of patients who have other chronic conditions (d=-0.14). The confidence interval for the mean overall MS-medical comparison included 0. However, subgroups of patients with chronic fatigue and spinal-neuromuscular conditions were more and less depressed than MS patients, respectively. Results indicate that a majority of MS patients with mild to moderate disability levels are distinguishable from healthy people in terms of depressive symptoms. However, the depression-disease link is complex and not specific to this form of demyelinating illness.
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- E Jane Dalton
- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Mohr DC, Genain C. Social support as a buffer in the relationship between treatment for depression and T-cell production of interferon gamma in patients with multiple sclerosis. J Psychosom Res 2004; 57:155-8. [PMID: 15465069 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3999(03)00601-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2003] [Accepted: 11/10/2003] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the buffering effects of social support on the relationship between depression and autoaggressive immune function in multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS Fourteen participants with comorbid diagnoses of MS and major depressive disorder received 16 weeks of psychotherapy or antidepressant medications. Depression and T-cell production of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), a lynchpin in MS pathogenesis, were assessed at baseline and posttreatment. Social support was assessed at baseline. RESULTS Both depression and T-cell production of IFN-gamma were significantly reduced over the 16 weeks of treatment. There was a significant interaction between change in depression, change in IFN-gamma, and social support (R(2)=.26, P=.03) such that social support served as a buffer. CONCLUSION These results support the hypothesis that social support buffers the effects of change in depression on IFN-gamma production. However, these findings should be viewed as preliminary due to the small sample size and the absence of a control condition.
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- David C Mohr
- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, and VA Medical Center, University of California-San Francisco, 4150 Clement Street (116-A), San Francisco, CA 94121, USA.
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Rousseaux M, Pérennou D. Comfort care in severely disabled multiple sclerosis patients. J Neurol Sci 2004; 222:39-48. [PMID: 15240194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2004.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2003] [Revised: 04/02/2004] [Accepted: 04/05/2004] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Comfort may be considered as the material aspect of well-being, and its limitation, defined as discomfort, exacerbates both the patient's and caregivers' difficulties. Discomfort results from the interaction of a patient's environment, treatment, and from the nature and severity of elementary deficits, such as spasticity, ranges of motion, pain, postural disorders, motor deficit and fatigue, bladder problems, insufficient ventilatory control, and also psychological difficulties. Although discomfort reduction may represent a major challenge in disabled persons, discomfort is usually underestimated in the assessment of deficiencies, disabilities, handicap, and even in quality of life (QOL) estimations. In this paper, we explain why discomfort may be a crucial problem in severe multiple sclerosis (MS) and argue for a systematic assessment of discomfort in the follow-up of the disease, especially in the following domains: dressing, washing, maintaining posture in a wheelchair and bed, food intake, mastication and swallowing, bowel control, urinary and feces emission, and also sexual life. The way to enhance comfort in MS patients is then analyzed.
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- Marc Rousseaux
- Service de Rééducation Neurologique, Hôpital Swynghedauw, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 59037 Lille, France.
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Brichetto G, Messmer Uccelli M, Mancardi GL, Solaro C. Symptomatic medication use in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler 2004; 9:458-60. [PMID: 14582769 DOI: 10.1191/1352458503ms957oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most studied neurological diseases, although scarce attention has been placed on symptomatic therapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of medication prescription for the major symptoms related to MS in order to better understand the needs of patients. The study was conducted during an epidemiological survey in the province of Genoa, Italy. Out of 856 patients with MS in the study area, 665 agreed to participate in a structured interview. Two hundred and forty-nine (37%) subjects, with a mean age of 53 years and a mean Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 5.2, were taking at least one symptomatic medication. Four hundred and sixteen (63%) subjects, with a mean age of 49 years and a mean EDSS score of 4.5, were not using symptomatic therapy. The most commonly treated symptoms were pain (28%), spasticity (27%) and mood disorder (16%), while bladder dysfunction (8%) and fatigue (3%) were less frequently treated with medication. Seventy-seven patients (12%) were taking medications for reasons not directly related to MS. This cross-sectional study underlines the frequency of medication prescription for symptoms such as spasticity and pain, while other common symptoms, such as bladder dysfunction and fatigue, may perhaps be undertreated. The present findings also underline the need for clinical trials on symptomatic therapies.
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- G Brichetto
- Department of Neurological Sciences and Vision, University of Genova, Via De Toni 5, Genova, Italy.
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Al-Smadi J, Warke K, Wilson I, Cramp AFL, Noble G, Walsh DM, Lowe-Strong AS. A pilot investigation of the hypoalgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation upon low back pain in people with multiple sclerosis. Clin Rehabil 2004; 17:742-9. [PMID: 14606740 DOI: 10.1191/0269215503cr672oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the hypoalgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) upon low back pain (LBP) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). DESIGN A randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical pilot study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING Fifteen people with MS were recruited and randomly allocated to one of the following groups under double blind conditions (n = 5 per group): TENS 1 (4 Hz, 200 micros), TENS 2 (110 Hz, 200 micros), placebo TENS. INTERVENTIONS Treatment was applied for 45 minutes three times a week for six weeks with a four-week follow-up. OUTCOME MEASURES The following outcome measures were taken at weeks 1, 6, and 10: visual analogue scale (VAS) (for current LBP, right leg pain, left leg pain); Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire; Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire; Short Form-36 (SF-36) Version 1; and the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). VAS for current LBP, right and left leg pain were also taken before and after treatment, and once a week during the follow-up period. RESULTS Analysis showed no statistically significant effects for any of the data. However, both active treatment groups showed a trend of improvement in the majority of the outcome measures. CONCLUSION Active TENS was more effective than placebo TENS in decreasing VAS scores following each treatment although results were not statistically significant. Further work in this area is warranted and should include a larger number of participants in the form of a randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the efficacy of this modality.
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- J Al-Smadi
- Division of Physiotherapy Education, University of Nottingham, Northern Ireland
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Thomas PW, Thomas S, Hillier C, Galvin K, Baker R, Cole J. Psychological interventions for multiple sclerosis. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) and can be characterized by acute exacerbations or gradual worsening of neurological function and disability. The course of the disease is highly variable and unpredictable, however, there are short and long-term favorable and unfavorable predictive factors, which may provide some information about the future pattern of the disease. Palliative care in MS is directed at symptom management, psychosocial support, and rehabilitation. The goal in palliative care is to achieve a high quality of life. The disease modifying agents, interferon beta, Glatiramer acetate and Mitoxantrone are the mainstay of treatment in MS. Symptomatic relief and counseling of patients with MS have a strong impact on quality of life.
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- A B Ben-Zacharia
- Nurse Practitioner, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Department of Neurology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029, USA.
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Evidence is increasing that neurorehabilitation lessens patient disability and improves quality of life in both acute and chronic neurological conditions. A focused, multidisciplinary team approach is the key to a successful rehabilitation outcome. The general practitioner will be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process in the future. Patients will be discharged home earlier to complete the acute rehabilitation program. GPs will supervise function over the long term and activate community rehabilitation resources when necessary to maintain patient function. Ideally, rehabilitation services should be available for most patients with neurological disorders, as it is difficult to predict which individual patients will not benefit.
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- R A Macdonell
- Department of Neurology, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC
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Mohr DC, Cox D. Multiple sclerosis: empirical literature for the clinical health psychologist. J Clin Psychol 2001; 57:479-99. [PMID: 11255203 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.1042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This article reviews the empirical literature related to clinical health psychology in multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. As such, the interactions between medical and psychological variables are complex, and potentially of considerable importance to patients. Common neuropsychological and psychological problems associated with MS and their etiologies are reviewed. The effects of stress and depression on MS exacerbation are discussed, including clinical, immune, endocrine, and neuroimaging findings. The types of coping common in MS and their effects on adjustment are discussed. The empirical literature on psychological and neuropsychological intervention is reviewed. The small literature on caregiving in MS is also summarized.
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- D C Mohr
- University of California, San Francisco
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Mohr DC, Boudewyn AC, Goodkin DE, Bostrom A, Epstein L. Comparative outcomes for individual cognitive-behavior therapy, supportive-expressive group psychotherapy, and sertraline for the treatment of depression in multiple sclerosis. J Consult Clin Psychol 2001. [DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.69.6.942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Évaluation de la qualité de vie des personnes handicapées à domicile et approche de l'action d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire de soutien. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0168-6054(00)00052-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Langdon DW, Thompson AJ. Multiple sclerosis: a preliminary study of selected variables affecting rehabilitation outcome. Mult Scler 1999; 5:94-100. [PMID: 10335517 DOI: 10.1177/135245859900500205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PROBLEM The diversity of physical and cognitive impairments seen in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), make it difficult to identify the factors that influence neurorehabilitation outcome. Improvements in a motor disability scale must be considered in the context of the patient's physical and cognitive starting points, if the process of neurorehabilitation is to be properly understood. METHOD Data was collected from 38 patients (mean age 41 years, 16 men and 22 women) with clinically definite MS (of whom all but one were in the progressive phase of the disease), who were consecutively admitted to a neurorehabilitation unit. Patients' physical disability was assessed on the motor scale of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) on admission and discharge. Cognitive and neurological assessments were completed on admission. The cognitive battery comprised the WAIS-R, NART, RMT, CVLT CMT, GNT, GDA, and VOSP (some in short form). Emotional measures were the STAI, STAXI and BDI. RESULTS The mean improvement on the FIM was 6 points. A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine which cognitive and neurological variables related to reduced disability after neurorehabilitation. To take account of each patient's starting point, the model included their FIM admission score. This variable, together with vocabulary skills and cerebellar function accounted for 57% of the variance in the patients' improvements. These results suggest that verbal intelligence and cerebellar function are influential in determining rehabilitation outcome. Although these findings will be unsurprising to clinicians, this is the first quantitative demonstration of these effects.
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Merson RM, Rolnick MI. Speech-language Pathology and Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s1047-9651(18)30254-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The increased awareness of the impact and complexity of management of symptoms in multiple sclerosis has resulted in advances in the understanding of their mechanisms, and in improvements in their measurement and management. It has also highlighted the paucity of evidence-based practice in this area and the need to develop agreed and comprehensive management strategies.
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Dahm PO, Nitescu PV, Appelgren LK, Curelaru I. Long-term intrathecal (i.t.) infusion of bupivacaine relieved intractable pain and spasticity in a patient with multiple sclerosis. Eur J Pain 1998; 2:81-85. [PMID: 10700304 DOI: 10.1016/s1090-3801(98)90049-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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There is no reliable method to relieve both 'refractory' pain and spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This paper reports on the long-term use of continuous intrathecal bupivacaine infusion in such a patient. The patient under study was a 56-year-old woman affected for 18 years by MS, unsuccessfully treated with analgesics, baclofen, opioids, peripheral neurolysis (obturator nerves, lumbar plexus) and six intrathecal neurolyses of the L4-S3 nerve roots, each time with 1.5 ml of 50% phenol in glycerol. Intrathecal baclofen was not considered (MS with bulbar location and neurogenic pains). An intrathecal catheter was inserted via the L3-L4 interspace and its tip was placed at the height of the T12-L1 intervertebral disc. An intrathecal infusion of 0.5% bupivacaine at a rate of 3 ml (=15 mg)/day was started. The infusion rate was gradually increased from 20 mg on the first day to 95 mg/day after 68 days. The pain intensity decreased from a mean visual analogue score (VAS(mean)) of 7 before treatment to 1 (on a 0-10 scale) during the intrathecal treatment. The patient became free from pain and spasticity. No side-effects or complications were recorded. The treatment was given for 712 days, at which point the patient died (unrelated to the treatment). Intrathecal infusion of bupivacaine relieved 'refractory' spasticity and pain in a MS patient in whom administration of intrathecal baclofen was contraindicated and neurodestructive procedures had been inefficient. Copyright 1998 European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mendozzi L, Pugnetti L, Motta A, Barbieri E, Gambini A, Cazzullo CL. Computer-assisted memory retraining of patients with multiple sclerosis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1998. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00539601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Freeman JA, Langdon DW, Hobart JC, Thompson AJ. The impact of inpatient rehabilitation on progressive multiple sclerosis. Ann Neurol 1997; 42:236-44. [PMID: 9266735 DOI: 10.1002/ana.410420216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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One of the primary aims of rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to reduce their levels of disability and handicap, yet little systematic research into the outcomes of this intervention has been undertaken. This stratified, randomized, wait-list controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of a short period of multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation in people with MS. Sixty-six patients in the progressive phase of the disease were assessed at 0 and 6 weeks with validated measures of impairment (Expanded Disability Status Scale and Functional Systems), disability (Functional Independence Measure), and handicap (London Handicap Scale). Both groups were comparable in terms of age, sex, disease duration and severity, disability, and handicap. At the end of 6 weeks, although the level of impairment in both groups remained the same, those who participated in a short period of inpatient rehabilitation (average of 25 days) significantly improved their level of disability and handicap compared with those in the wait-list control group. Despite unchanging impairment, inpatient rehabilitation resulted in reduced disability and handicap in patients with progressive MS.
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