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Symptomatic Therapy and Rehabilitation in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Turner-Stokes, Lynne
Amatya, Bhasker
Khan, Fary
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-22, 22 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
22
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system and a major cause of chronic neurological disability in young adults.
Primary progressive MS (PPMS) constitutes about 10% of cases, and is characterized by a steady decline in function with no acute attacks.
The rate of deterioration from disease onset is more rapid than relapsing remitting and secondary progressive MS types.
Multiple system involvement at onset and rapid early progression have a worse prognosis.
PPMS can cause significant disability and impact on quality of life.
Recent studies are biased in favour of relapsing remitting patients as treatment is now available for them and they are more likely to be seen at MS clinics.
Since prognosis for PPMS is worse than other types of MS, the focus of rehabilitation is on managing disability and enhancing participation, and application of a “neuropalliative” approach as the disease progresses.
This chapter presents the symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation for persons with MS, including PPMS.
A multidisciplinary approach optimizes the intermediate and long-term medical, psychological and social outcomes in this population.
Restoration and maintenance of functional independence and societal reintegration, and issues relating to quality of life are addressed in rehabilitation processes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khan, Fary& Amatya, Bhasker& Turner-Stokes, Lynne. 2011. Symptomatic Therapy and Rehabilitation in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-22.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khan, Fary…[et al.]. Symptomatic Therapy and Rehabilitation in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-22.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khan, Fary& Amatya, Bhasker& Turner-Stokes, Lynne. Symptomatic Therapy and Rehabilitation in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology Research International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-22.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494938