The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological conditioncharacterised by an unpredictable nature. This characteristic is reported to be the largest challenge for individuals with the condition. Chronic illness literature highlights the psychological impact of unpredictability, but there is a...
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| description | Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological conditioncharacterised by an unpredictable nature. This characteristic is reported to be the largest challenge for individuals with the condition. Chronic illness literature highlights the psychological impact of unpredictability, but there is a paucity of research examining this concept in MS.
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to explore the psychological impact of unpredictability in MS.
Methods: A meta-synthesis was conducted. A total of 6 studies with 59 participants were reviewed and critically appraised. Themes relating to the psychological impact of unpredictability were extracted and synthesised.
Results: A preliminary model of the unpredictability of MS was developed highlighting the different psychological impacts of diagnosis, remission and relapse.
Conclusions: The psychological impact of unpredictability alters through diagnosis, remission and relapse. Further research is required to explore the experience of unpredictability in MS. |
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| spelling | nottingham-349842020-05-04T16:38:42Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/34984/ The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis Rose, Hannah das Nair, Roshan Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological conditioncharacterised by an unpredictable nature. This characteristic is reported to be the largest challenge for individuals with the condition. Chronic illness literature highlights the psychological impact of unpredictability, but there is a paucity of research examining this concept in MS. Objectives: This systematic review aimed to explore the psychological impact of unpredictability in MS. Methods: A meta-synthesis was conducted. A total of 6 studies with 59 participants were reviewed and critically appraised. Themes relating to the psychological impact of unpredictability were extracted and synthesised. Results: A preliminary model of the unpredictability of MS was developed highlighting the different psychological impacts of diagnosis, remission and relapse. Conclusions: The psychological impact of unpredictability alters through diagnosis, remission and relapse. Further research is required to explore the experience of unpredictability in MS. Mark Allen Healthcare 2013-09-27 Article PeerReviewed Rose, Hannah and das Nair, Roshan (2013) The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 9 (4). pp. 172-178. ISSN 1747-0307 Multiple sclerosis psychological impact unpredictability systematic review qualitative synthesis http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/bjnn.2013.9.4.172 doi:10.12968/bjnn.2013.9.4.172 doi:10.12968/bjnn.2013.9.4.172 |
| spellingShingle | Multiple sclerosis psychological impact unpredictability systematic review qualitative synthesis Rose, Hannah das Nair, Roshan The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title | The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title_full | The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title_fullStr | The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title_short | The psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| title_sort | psychological impact of the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis: a qualitative literature meta-synthesis |
| topic | Multiple sclerosis psychological impact unpredictability systematic review qualitative synthesis |
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