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The effect on the anxiety level of the social support given to multiple sclerosis patients

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: This is a descriptive study aiming at determining the effect on the anxiety level of the social support given to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was conducted with 123 MS patients. The data were collected the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). RESULTS: The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support total score average was 57.18 ± 18.5, and the HAM-A total score average was 20.33 ± 10.42. A negative weak significant relationship was found between the MSPSS total score average and the HAM-A total score and its sub-dimensions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: MS nurses should plan their anxiety management accordingly by giving holistic care and evaluating social support mechanisms.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12807

Authors: Tuba Altınkaynak Yılmaz, Afitap Ozdelikara

Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Language: English

Topic: Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi