Samereh Eghtedar, Madineh Jasemi, Zahra Valinasab, Vahid Alinejad
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Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common chronic disease, and fatigue significantly affects the quality of life of patients. This study examined the effects of a virtual group discussion-based self-management program on fatigue and quality of life in patients with MS. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 60 patients from the MS Association of Urmia in 2021, divided into control (30) and intervention (30) groups. The intervention group participated in 6 virtual discussions over a month, while the control group received no training. Fatigue and quality of life were evaluated before and after the intervention using standardized questionnaires. The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in quality of life compared to the control group (P = .001). The virtual group discussion-based self-management program substantially enhances fatigue and quality of life in patients with MS, indicating its potential as an effective intervention.
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Holistic Nursing Practice (HNP), The Science of Health and Healing, is a peer-reviewed bimonthly journal that explores holistic models of nursing practice. Content emphasizes complementary traditional and holistic nursing and healthcare practices. Articles include theory-based interventions and their outcomes, including: innovations in holistic nursing practice; research related to holistic nursing practice, health care, and policy; and values and ethical-legal issues related to holistic nursing practices. The holistic approach is a worldview that emphasizes the potential for health and healing in human systems rather than on disease process and deficit.