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OBJECTIVE: To clarify the therapeutic education program impact with multiple
sclerosis patients, literature review. Highlight contents and efficacy. A non-systematic review on Medline, PubMed and Cochrane library databases from 1966 to 2010 using the following keywords: "multiple sclerosis", "self-care",
"self-management" and specific symptoms keywords. Clinical trials and randomized
clinical trials, as well as literature reviews published in English, French and German will be analyzed.
RESULTS: Counseling is a part of the non-pharmacological
management of chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis. Symptoms' diversity
and the different clinical forms limit standardized programs of self-care
management, applicable to patients. In the literature review, counseling programs
have often low metrology. A behavior change with patients and medical staff could
exist. To empower the patient, to reduce symptoms' impact and to improve
treatment access are the aims of educational therapy.
CONCLUSION: Therapeutic
education program for multiple sclerosis patients could progress with their
standardization and assessment, for each sign. To promote the educational therapy
of multiple sclerosis patients, a specific training for medical staff, as specific financing are necessary.
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