Online Resilience Programme to Help People With Multiple Sclerosis Stay in Work
Tests an online resilience programme for adults with multiple sclerosis at work.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Assessing NHS ImplemeNTation of an onlinE Resilience Training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Programme to Prevent Job Loss in Multiple Sclerosis
Key facts
- Where
- Leeds, United KingdomSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 66 years old?
Source: NCT06728956, who can take part
Where in United Kingdom
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustLeeds, United KingdomTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Trial code
- NCT06728956
- Record updated
- 11 December 2024
- Original description
People with MS (PwMS) are at increased risk of leaving work earlier than expected. Psychological factors that affect PwMS may make it more difficult to manage staying in work. These can include psychological flexibility and self efficacy. Psychological flexibility is the ability to effectively manage unwanted inner experiences (e.g., thoughts, memories, bodily sensations) in the present. Self-efficacy is the self-belief that an individual has in their ability to succeed.Read full original descriptionShow less
Assessing NHS ImplemeNTation of an onlinE Resilience Training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Programme to Prevent Job Loss in Multiple Sclerosis
People with MS (PwMS) are at increased risk of leaving work earlier than expected. Psychological factors that affect PwMS may make it more difficult to manage staying in work. These can include psychological flexibility and self efficacy. Psychological flexibility is the ability to effectively manage unwanted inner experiences (e.g., thoughts, memories, bodily sensations) in the present. Self-efficacy is the self-belief that an individual has in their ability to succeed.
Inclusion: Participants capable of giving informed consent; Age 18 years or above; Currently in paid employment with an intention to remain in employment for at least 6 months; Phase 2: A registered healthcare professional or allied health professional who works in direct contact with patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis OR; Phase 3: An individual with a clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and reporting a WI score ≥11/22 (on MS-WIS).
Exclusion: Individuals lacking capacity to give informed consent; Individuals intending to leave paid employment within the next 6 months; Individuals who will not have access to a device used to access the internet (e.g; laptop or smartphone) for the duration of study participation.