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Journal Article Observational Study Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Epublish

PubMed: 40226673 DOI: 10.1155/2024/7549306

Analysis of the Influence of Depression on the Occupational Performance of People Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Its Impact on Caregiver Burden.

Depress Anxiety 2024:7549306

Authors: Sergio Rodríguez Menéndez, Marta Perez-de-Heredia-Torres, David Jaraba Berné, Manuel Menéndez González, Rosa Mª Martínez-Piédrola

Affiliations

  • King Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain. Department of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.
  • King Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.
  • Department of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.
  • Centre Hospitalari, Althaia, Spain.
  • Department of Medicine, Neurology Service, Central Hospital of Asturias, Institute for Health Research of the Principality of Asturias. University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.

Abstract

Background

One of the most common symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) is depression, which causes disruption to daily participation. MS as a degenerative disease causes caregiver strain. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of depression on the occupational performance of people with MS and to study whether these aspects influence caregiver strain.

Materials and Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was carried out. A total of 124 people with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis were assessed and administered the Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale.

Results

MS type influences performance, involvement, and caregiver burden. High levels of depression are associated with low levels of participation and performance. The types of MS with the highest caregiver burden are relapsing-remitting and secondary progressive.

Conclusions

The type of MS negatively influences occupational performance. Depression and occupational performance are related to caregiver strain. The greater the depressive symptoms, the worse the performance, and the more caregiver strain.

MeSH

Depression, Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Caregiver Burden, Caregivers, Signs And Symptoms, Anxiety Disorders