A short, intense, comprehensive program can provide education and training that can lead to more confidence in disease management for people with multiple sclerosis.
Self-reported language impairment in MS can be predicted by self-reported cognitive impairment, speech and voice impairment, yes/no response to a binary question on presence of language impairment, group membership and participation, and negative effect on quality of life.
People with multiple sclerosis report that even minor word-finding difficulties, which may manifest as substitutions or prolonged pauses for search, can impact their ability to engage in everyday communication.
The use of cooling vests may limit the effects of thermosensitivity in people with multiple sclerosis, as evidenced by improved 6-minute walk test performance compared with an uncooled condition.