Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
anxiety and depression |
This will be estimated with the "The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS". The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used questionnaire specifically designed to identify and measure the levels of anxiety and depression in individuals. It is particularly useful in medical settings, as it helps distinguish between psychological distress and physical illness. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Overall quality of life, namely satisfaction with their life |
This will be estimated with the questionnaire of Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Perception of stress |
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) will be used. This is a widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress. It assesses the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful. Items on the PSS ask about feelings and thoughts during the last month, and scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Cognitive fusion which refers to the degree to which an individual's thoughts and feelings are intertwined with their sense of self, often leading to an inability to separate from, or 'defuse' from, these internal experiences. |
The Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ-7) questionnaire that measures cognitive fusion, which a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) will be used. The CFQ-7, with its 7 items, assesses the extent to which a person experiences this phenomenon. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
The value of living |
The Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ) will be used. The VLQ is designed to assess valued living, which is another core concept in ACT. It helps individuals to identify what is truly important and meaningful to them in various domains of life (such as family, career, health) and to what extent they have been living in accordance with these values. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Psychological flexibility which is the ability to be in the present moment with full awareness and openness to experiences, and to take action guided by one's values. |
The MPFI-Psychological Flexibility Subscale will be used. This subscale is part of a larger questionnaire and specifically measures psychological flexibility, an essential aspect of mental health and well-being. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
The resilience which is defined as the ability to cope with and bounce back from adversity. |
The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CDRISC-25) will be used. This 25-item scale measures resilience, defined as the ability to cope with and bounce back from adversity. Higher scores indicate greater resilience. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Aerobic capacity and ability to walk |
The Two Minute Walk Test (2MWT) is a simple, easy-to-administer functional exercise test used primarily in clinical settings. It measures the distance an individual is able to walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of two minutes. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Lower body strength and functional mobility |
The Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5xSST) will be used which is a simple yet effective physical performance test used primarily to assess lower body strength and functional mobility. The test involves timing how long it takes an individual to stand up and sit down five times as quickly as possible from a standard height chair without using their arms for support. A longer time to complete the test generally indicates lower functional performance. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Static and dynamic balance ability |
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) will be used which is a widely used clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities. It is particularly common in elderly populations and among those recovering from injury or dealing with conditions that affect balance. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Primary |
Mobility and walking speed |
The Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25-FW) will be used which is a functional test commonly used to assess mobility and walking speed in individuals, particularly those with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).The test involves timing how quickly a person can walk 25 feet at their usual pace, usually conducted along a flat, straight course. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Secondary |
Finger dexterity and arm-hand coordination |
The 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) will be used which is a standardized, widely used assessment tool in clinical and research settings to measure finger dexterity and arm-hand coordination. It's particularly useful for evaluating upper extremity function in individuals with neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke. |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Secondary |
Core temperature |
With a gastrointestinal telemetric capsule (e-Celsius) |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Secondary |
Skin temperature |
iButtons |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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Secondary |
Nutritional status, how balance is their nutrition |
This will be estimated with questionnaires |
Baseline, after three months and at the end of the six months |
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