Utilizing driving simulators for persons with multiple sclerosis: A scoping review

This scoping review aims to describe occupational therapy interventions carried out with multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in occupational therapy. A peer review of the literature was conducted in different databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase, and in some occupational therapy journals. A search of the literature published was carried out before December 2019. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) articles evaluating the intervention of occupational therapy in MS or ALS including experimental, randomized, nonrandomized and exploratory studies; (2) written in English or Spanish; (3) adult population (over 18 years old). The initial search identified 836 articles of which we included 32 divided into four areas of intervention: fatigue-targeted interventions, cognitive interventions, physical interventions and others. Only 16 studies were carried out exclusively by occupational therapists. Most occupational therapy interventions are aimed at fatigue and physical rehabilitation. The majority of the studies in our review included MS patients, with little representation from the ALS population. These interventions have shown an improvement in perceived fatigue, manual dexterity, falls prevention and improvement in cognitive aspects such as memory, communication, depression and quality of life in the MS and ALS populations.

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Use of geographical information systems in multiple sclerosis research: A systematic scoping review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-236908/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Soheil Hashtarkhani ◽

Hossein Tabatabaei-Jafari ◽

Behzad Kiani ◽

MaryAnne Furst ◽

Luis Salvador-Carulla ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Geographical Information Systems ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Complex Nature ◽

Gis Applications ◽

Thematic Mapping ◽

Health Related ◽

Comprehensive Search ◽

Comprehensive Search Strategy

Abstract Introduction: Geographical Information System (GIS) and spatial analysis have an emerging role in the understanding and management of health-related outcomes. However, there is a knowledge gap about the extent to which GIS has supported Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research. Therefore, this review aimed to explore the types of GIS applications and the complexity of their visualisation in MS research. Methods: A systematic scoping review was conducted based on York’s five-stage framework. PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for relevant studies published between 2000 and 2020 using a comprehensive search strategy based on the main concepts related to GIS and MS. Grounded, inductive analysis was conducted to organize studies into meaningful application areas. Further, we developed a tool to assess the visualisation complexity of the selected papers.Results: Of 3,723 identified unique citations, 42 papers met our inclusion criteria for the final review. One or more of the following types of GIS applications were reported by these studies: (a) thematic mapping (37 papers); (b) spatial cluster detection (16 papers); (c) risk factors detection (16 papers); and (d) health access and planning (two papers). In the majority of studies (88%), the score of visualisation complexity was relatively low: three or less from the range of zero to six. Conclusions: Although the number of studies using GIS techniques has dramatically increased in the last decade, the use of GIS in the areas of MS access and planning is still under-researched. Additionally, the capacity of GIS in visualising complex nature of MS care system is not yet fully investigated.

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A Scoping Review of Modifiable Risk Factors in Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Building for the Future

Children ◽

10.3390/children5110146 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (11) ◽

pp. 146 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Julie Pétrin ◽

Max Fiander ◽

Prenitha Doss ◽

E. Yeh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Relapse Rate ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Full Text ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors ◽

Pediatric Onset

Knowledge of the effect of modifiable lifestyle factors in the pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) population is limited. We therefore conducted a scoping review, following the framework provided by Arksey and O’Malley. Four databases were searched for pediatric MS and modifiable lifestyle factors using index terms and keywords, from inception to May 2018. All quantitative and qualitative primary articles were included and limited to English and full text. Of the 7202 articles identified and screened, 25 full-text articles were relevant to our objective and were included. These articles focused on diet obesity, physical activity, and sleep. In cross-sectional analyses, these lifestyle factors were associated with increased risk of pediatric onset MS (POMS), and increased disease activity. Diet, particularly vitamin D and vegetable intake, was associated with reduced relapse rate. Obesity was linked to increased risk of POMS, and physical activity was associated with reduced relapse rate and sleep/rest fatigue. Thus, available studies of lifestyle related outcomes in pediatric MS suggest specific lifestyle related factors, including obesity, higher vitamin D levels, and higher physical activity may associate with lower disease burden in POMS. Studies reviewed are limited by their observational designs. Future studies with longitudinal and experimental designs may further clarify the role of modifiable lifestyle factors in this population.

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Olfactory dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: A scoping review of the literature

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.msard.2015.12.002 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Elisabeth B. Lucassen ◽

Anthony Turel ◽

Amy Knehans ◽

Xuemei Huang ◽

Paul Eslinger

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Olfactory Dysfunction ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Reply to Diet and Multiple Sclerosis: Scoping Review of Web-Based Recommendations (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.17063 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Terry Wahls ◽

Tyler Titcomb ◽

Babita Bischt ◽

Murali Ramanathan

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Web Based

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Research on lower extremity health in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic scoping review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research ◽

10.1186/s13047-020-00423-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Minna Stolt ◽

Anne-Marie Laitinen ◽

Juhani Ruutiainen ◽

Helena Leino-Kilpi

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Scoping Review

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A Scoping Review of Self-Management Interventions for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis

PM&R ◽

10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.11.011 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 251-262 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Matthew A. Plow ◽

Marcia Finlayson ◽

Maggie Rezac

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Self Management ◽

Management Interventions

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Diet and Multiple Sclerosis: Scoping Review of Web-Based Recommendations

Interactive Journal of Medical Research ◽

10.2196/10050 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. e10050 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jeffrey M Beckett ◽

Marie-Louise Bird ◽

Jane K Pittaway ◽

Kiran DK Ahuja

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Web Based

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Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review

Children ◽

10.3390/children7100183 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 183

Author(s):

Wei-Sheng Lin ◽

Shan-Ju Lin ◽

Ting-Rong Hsu

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Cognitive Assessment ◽

Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Systematic Research ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Clinical Issue ◽

Pediatric Onset

Cognitive impairment is increasingly recognized as an important clinical issue in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). However, variations regarding its assessment and remediation are noted in clinical arena. This scoping review aims to collate available evidence concerning cognitive assessment tool and cognitive rehabilitation for pediatric MS. We performed a systematic search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, and Web of Science) from inception to February 2020. Reference lists of included articles and trial registers were also searched. We included original studies published in English that addressed cognitive assessment tools or cognitive rehabilitation for pediatric-onset MS. Fourteen studies fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Among them, 11 studies evaluated the psychometric aspects of various cognitive assessment tools in the context of pediatric MS, and different neuro-cognitive domains were emphasized across studies. There were only three pilot studies reporting cognitive rehabilitation for pediatric-onset MS, all of which used home-based computerized programs targeting working memory and attention, respectively. Overall, more systematic research on cognitive assessment tools and rehabilitation for pediatric MS is needed to inform evidence-based practice. Computer-assisted cognitive assessment and rehabilitation appear feasible and deserve further studies.

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