Self-reported occupational functioning in persons with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: Does personality matter?

BackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) poses a major threat to sustainable employability. Identifying conditions and factors that promote work participation is of great importance. Our objective was explore the contribution personality traits in explaining occupational functioning MS.Methods241 participants with relapsing-remitting MS (78% female, median age: 42.0 years, EDSS: 2.0) 60 healthy controls (70% 45.0 years) underwent neuropsychological neurological examinations completed questionnaires. Multivariate logistic linear regression analyses were conducted examine relations between self-reported functioning, while accounting for known correlates.ResultsPersonality not associated when correcting correlates. A higher impact fatigue (B = -0.05, p .005 B -0.04, .009) depression -0.22, .008 -0.21, .01) no paid job (R2 0.13) considering reduce hours 0.12). .008, ? 0.46, .001 ?0.36, .001) absenteeism from 0.15), more presenteeism 0.35) lower ability 0.25). (? anxiety 0.25, difficulties 0.54).ConclusionPersonality did explain additional variance persons mild disability. The main most consistent correlate often combined or anxiety. Total explained models limited, emphasizing need additionally other (contextual) challenges MS.