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Assessment of Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: The Impact of Dietary Habits, Socio - Demographic and Clinical Characteristics

Metaxouli Konstantina, Dokoutsidou Eleni, Tsiou Xrisoula, Margari Nikolleta

Abstract: Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory neurological disease with an increased incidence. Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the quality of life of MS patients the effects of implemented nutritional practices, as well as their socio - demographic and clinical characteristics, which have been understudied in Greece. Materials and Methods: A cross - sectional study, utilizing convenience sampling was conducted. The study sample included 137 MS patients. The data collection instruments included the MSQOL - 54 Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire and the dietary intake frequency scales Mediterranean Diet Score (MedDiet score) and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Results: The majority of patients were female (75.2%). Women (p=0.002), younger patients (p=0.002), those who worked (p=0.003) and patients with normal nutritional status (p<0.001) reported better physical health. In addition, normal nutritional status, younger age and no cortisone administration were related to greater emotional well - being, increased energy, and better social functioning.74.5% of participants had normal MNA, whereas the MedDiet scores appeared to be relatively good (x? =29.9, SD = 6.1, range 0 - 55). The MedDiet score was neither significantly associated with the MSQOL - 54 scales, nor with patients? sociodemographic characteristics. In contrast, the MNA score was found to be significantly and positively associated with physical (p=0.002) and mental health (p=0.001). Conclusions: The findings suggest that healthy eating habits have a positive impact on Quality of Life (QoL), improving thus physical and mental health. Younger, employed and women report greater QoL. Similar studies need to be carried out with larger samples.

Keywords: multiple sclerosis (MS), quality of life (QoL), nutrition, clinical characteristics, social characteristics, demographics

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024

Pages: 916 - 926

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24209185514

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