A new cognitive rehabilitation programme for patients with multiple sclerosis: the 'MS-line! Project'

Mult Scler. 2015 Sep;21(10):1344-8. doi: 10.1177/1352458514561905. Epub 2014 Dec 5.

Abstract

Background: Cognitive rehabilitation is often delayed in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Objective: To develop a free and specific cognitive rehabilitation programme for MS patients to be used from early stages that does not interfere with daily living activities.

Methods: MS-line!, cognitive rehabilitation materials consisting of written, manipulative and computer-based materials with difficulty levels developed by a multidisciplinary team.

Results: Mathematical, problem-solving and word-based exercises were designed. Physical materials included spatial, coordination and reasoning games. Computer-based material included logic and reasoning, working memory and processing speed games.

Conclusions: Cognitive rehabilitation exercises that are specific for MS patients have been successfully developed.

Keywords: MS-line! Project; Multiple sclerosis; cognitive impairment; cognitive rehabilitation programme; neuropsychological assessment; neurorehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cognition / physiology*
  • Cognition Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Cognition Disorders / therapy
  • Humans
  • Memory Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Memory Disorders / therapy
  • Memory, Short-Term / physiology
  • Multiple Sclerosis / psychology
  • Multiple Sclerosis / rehabilitation*
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Treatment Outcome