Journal Article Details
Citation:
Bishop, M., Frain, M., Rumrill, P., & Rymond, C. (2009). The relationship of self-management and disease-modifying therapy use to employment status among adults with multiple sclerosis.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 31
(2),
119-128.
Title:
The relationship of self-management and disease-modifying therapy use to employment status among adults with multiple sclerosis
Authors:
Bishop, M., Frain, M., Rumrill, P., & Rymond, C.
Year:
2009
Journal/Publication:
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
No
Research design:
Survey research
Structured abstract:
Background:
Many barriers to employment have been extensively studied among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Demographic and disease related variables have been found to impact employment status but self-management and adherence to disease modifying therapy have not been extensively studied.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-management and the use of disease modifying therapy and employment status.
Study sample:
The sample consisted of 175 adults with MS. Most of the sample was female and Caucasian. About 41% of the sample was working full time and over 98% of the participants completed high school.
Control or comparison condition:
Employment outcome was the comparison condition.
Data collection & analysis:
Data was collected through surveys which contained demographic information, MS information, and questions about treatment and self-management. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate the target relationships.
Findings:
Higher age, more years with MS, and higher self-management scores were positively related to employment.
Conclusions:
These results suggest use of disease modifying therapy and self-management are significant factors in determining employment status.
Disabilities served:
Multiple sclerosis
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition