K T Hanssen1,2, A G Beiske1, N I Landrø3, D Hofoss4, E Hessen2,3,5. 1. Multiple Sclerosis Centre Hakadal, Oslo, Norway. 2. Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. 3. Clinical Neuroscience Research Group, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. 4. Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. 5. Department for Complex Epilepsy, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The evidence base in cognitive rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis (MS) is still sparse. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive and executive coping, psychological well-being and psychological aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with MS. METHODS:One hundred and twenty patients with cognitive complaints, taking part in a 4-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation, were randomized to an intervention group (n = 60) and a control group (n = 60). Both groups underwent neuropsychological assessment with subsequent feedback and took part in general multidisciplinary MS rehabilitation. Additionally, the intervention group participated in cognitive group sessions as well as individual sessions. The main focus was to formulate Goal Attainment Scaling goals for coping with cognitive challenges. For 3 months past rehabilitation, the intervention group received biweekly telephone follow-up, focusing on goal attainment. RESULTS:Executive functioning improved significantly from baseline to four and 7 months in both groups. Improvements in psychological well-being and psychological aspects of HRQoL occurred only in the intervention group. CONCLUSION:Multicomponent cognitive rehabilitation administered within the context of multidisciplinary rehabilitation can improve psychological well-being and psychological aspects of HRQoL.
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BACKGROUND: The evidence base in cognitive rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis (MS) is still sparse. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive and executive coping, psychological well-being and psychological aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with MS. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients with cognitive complaints, taking part in a 4-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation, were randomized to an intervention group (n = 60) and a control group (n = 60). Both groups underwent neuropsychological assessment with subsequent feedback and took part in general multidisciplinary MS rehabilitation. Additionally, the intervention group participated in cognitive group sessions as well as individual sessions. The main focus was to formulate Goal Attainment Scaling goals for coping with cognitive challenges. For 3 months past rehabilitation, the intervention group received biweekly telephone follow-up, focusing on goal attainment. RESULTS: Executive functioning improved significantly from baseline to four and 7 months in both groups. Improvements in psychological well-being and psychological aspects of HRQoL occurred only in the intervention group. CONCLUSION: Multicomponent cognitive rehabilitation administered within the context of multidisciplinary rehabilitation can improve psychological well-being and psychological aspects of HRQoL.
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