2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of the intervention program for Fatigue Specific to People with Multiple Sclerosis.
Project/Area Number |
21890284
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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Research Institution | Senri Kinran University |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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Keywords | 看護学 / 難病 / 疲労 |
Research Abstract |
This study focused on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis(MS) with the aim of revealing their experiences and implementing an intervention program. The results revealed a significant impact of fatigue on the lives of MS patients, and the difficulty and dilemma of dealing with fatigue. A progressive muscle relaxation(PMR) technique was then performed on MS patients, which led to a decrease in subjective fatigue and improvement in mental QOL. On the other hand, program improvements based on the continuability and degree of symptoms were suggested as issues to be addressed.
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