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. 2021 Jul;28(5):399-414.
doi: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1786160. Epub 2020 Jul 9.

Occupational therapy interventions for multiple sclerosis: A scoping review

Éle Quinn  1 , Sinéad M Hynes  1
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Occupational therapy interventions for multiple sclerosis: A scoping review

Éle Quinn et al. Scand J Occup Ther. 2021 Jul.
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Abstract

Background: Evidence for the effectiveness of occupational therapy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is yet to be established.

Aims/objectives: To review the evidence regarding the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in improving outcomes for adults with MS.

Material and methods: We completed a scoping review of occupational therapy and multiple sclerosis following a scoping review methodological framework. Search included articles published up until June 2019. Studies were included if they were original research that included adults with MS published in English and assessed interventions delivered by occupational therapists.

Results: The search yielded 1646 results. Following screening and review of articles, thirty papers met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Studies were charted and discussed in the areas of: (1) fatigue management or energy conservation; (2) upper-limb rehabilitation; (3) occupation-focussed cognitive rehabilitation; and (4) other types of interventions.

Conclusions: The quality of evidence that exists for occupational therapy with people with MS is mixed but there are studies that show that occupational therapy can improve occupational and other outcomes in this population.

Significance: Patients have reported many benefits of occupational therapy but the evidence-base to support this needs to be developed.Implications for rehabilitationOccupational therapists are well-placed to intervene with multiple sclerosis symptoms.Evidence for the effectiveness of occupational therapy for people with multiple sclerosis is yet to be established.Fatigue management programmes delivered by occupational therapists are effective in reducing symptoms.Additional training in client-centred practice is no more effective than usual occupational therapy.

Keywords: Occupational therapy; activities of daily living; evidence-based practice; fatigue; multiple sclerosis; rehabilitation.

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