Self-efficacy, Physical Activity and QOL in People with MS
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چکیده
The diagnosis of MS, given the chronic nature of the disease and the fact that it implies an un-predictable path to variable degrees of disability, can have a great psychological impact and a distressing effect on quality of life (QOL). Given the variety and severity of symptoms in MS, often not visible to other people, coping mechanisms may be compromised and disrupt many aspects of life from personal (family and relationships) to professional (employment). This may impact an individuals’ self-efficacy.
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