psychosocial factors

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a decline in mental health, due to the stress imposed by direct effects (e.g., loss of loved ones)...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune neurologic condition that affects adults in the prime of their youth, and it is the leading cause...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated demyelinating disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) affecting 1.1 million people in the United States. Since the...

Background: Fatigue, both physical and cognitive, is one of the most prevalent and disabling symptoms experienced by persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Cognitive fatigability (CF)...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is perhaps one of the most traumatizing and daunting diagnosis that many people are forced to come to terms with. Research...

Background: Informal unpaid family caregivers (e.g., spouses, parents, siblings) are the primary providers of support to people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the experience...

Background: Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Participation in physical activity is reported to decrease symptoms associated...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by relapses, progression, physical disability and MRI changes. Increasing disease impact is associated with physical disability,...

Background: The Multiple Sclerosis Resiliency Scale (MSRS) is the first measure designed to assess the factors connected to resilience towards MS-related challenges. In addition to...

Background: Biobanks that collect and preserve biological samples linked to demographic, phenotypic and clinical data are a critical resource for understanding factors that may affect...

Background: Missed appointments without cancellation or “no shows” can cause disruptions in necessary healthcare services, which can be potentially detrimental for persons with chronic health...