Can inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation improve health-related quality of life in MS patients on the long term – The Danish MS Hospitals Rehabilitation Study

Background: Inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation (MDR) can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. However, the evidence of a long-term benefit is limited. Objectives: To investigate the long-term effectiveness of inpatient MDR on HRQoL in MS patient...

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Published inMultiple sclerosis Vol. 26; no. 14; pp. 1953 - 1957
Main Authors Boesen, Finn, Nørgaard, Michael, Skjerbæk, Anders Guldhammer, Rasmussen, Peter Vestergaard, Petersen, Thor, Løvendahl, Brita, Trénel, Philipp
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2020
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Health-related quality of life
multidisciplinary rehabilitation
long term
multiple sclerosis
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Summary:Background: Inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation (MDR) can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. However, the evidence of a long-term benefit is limited. Objectives: To investigate the long-term effectiveness of inpatient MDR on HRQoL in MS patients. Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled partial crossover trial with 427 MS patients. Results: Statistical significant long-term improvements in HRQoL were found in three of the six outcome measures at 12-month follow-up. Three in four suggested minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) were unmet. Conclusion: These results indicate that the administration of inpatient MDR may lead to long-lasting improvements in HRQoL in MS patients.
ISSN:1352-4585
1477-0970
DOI:10.1177/1352458519884244