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- Other Health Concerns

Content Provider	Scilit
Author	Marrie, Ruth Ann
Copyright Year	2012
Description	Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease with variable manifestations; these have signi„cant adverse effects on the affected individuals, their families, and society. Many affected individuals also experience comorbid diseases and complications that potentially inuence health outcomes. In order to optimize rehabilitation programs and outcomes, a comprehensive approach is needed; one that accounts for these comorbid conditions. This requires knowledge of which conditions are most frequent in MS and their inuences on outcomes; the purpose of this chapter is to review available data on this subject. After reading this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Identify the most common physical and mental comorbidities experienced by persons with MS, 2. Recognize the impact of comorbidity on disability and quality of life, and 3. Understand how the presence of one or more comorbidities may inuence rehabilitation strategies in MS. Book Name: Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
Related Links	https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2009-0-14142-3&isbn=9780429151767&doi=10.1201/b12666-24&format=pdf
Ending Page	471
Page Count	14
Starting Page	458
DOI	10.1201/b12666-24
Language	English
Publisher	Informa UK Limited
Publisher Date	2012-08-01
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Book Name: Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Quality of Life
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter

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