Sweetland Joanna
UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square,
London, WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Research Article
What Is 'Early Intervention' for Work Related Difficulties for People with Multiple Sclerosis? A Case Study Report
Author(s): Sweetland Joanna, Diane E Playford and Kathryn A RadfordSweetland Joanna, Diane E Playford and Kathryn A Radford
Background: Employment matters and at diagnosis most people with multiple sclerosis are in full time work or
education. 75% of people with multiple sclerosis report the condition has impacted on this employment or career
opportunities. Early intervention to support people in work is advocated for in the literature. This paper starts the
journey of exploring what is meant by early.
Methods: A randomized control trial was undertaken offering either occupational therapy led early intervention or
usual care to people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis within one year. Two cases were purposively selected from
the treatment group and used to illustrate the importance as well as the nature of early intervention.
Results: Both participants received occupational therapy led support which included fatigue management, advice
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