PG05
Functional Individualized Cognitive Intervention Program for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Exhibit Hall A (Nashville Music City Center)
Cassandra Santos, BSc, MOT Student
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Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Nathaniel Susilo, BSc, MOT Student
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Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Denise Kendrick, BA, MOT
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Vancouver Coastal Health, UBC MS/NMOSD Clinic, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Susan Forwell, PhD (OT), MA (OT), BSC (OT), FCAOT
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Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Nancy Forseth, BSC (OT)
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Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Background: Individuals who experience cognitive dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis (MS) experience impairments in daily function and reduced participation in everyday activities. Interventions exist to treat the cognitive components, which often fail to translate into improved functional outcomes. There is no individualized program that addresses the functional consequences of cognitive dysfunction for persons with MS. The Functional Individualized Cognitive Intervention Program (FICIP) aims to provide persons with MS with a comprehensive and individualized intervention program that addresses both the impairments in cognitive domains and in daily function. The program includes 2 manuals, component-based and functional-based, that provide education modules, remedial exercises, technological aids, community resources, and strategies to deal with difficulties at home, work and school.
Objectives: To test the acceptability and feasibility of the FICIP.
Methods: Persons with MS who experience cognitive dysfunction are invited to participate. Participants are provided with a copy of the FICIP, a questionnaire and invitation to participate in a focus group. The transcripts are coded and analyzed to identify common themes that will be used for improvement of the FICIP. Participant feedback regarding acceptability and feasibility of the FCIP are gathered through questionnaires and focus groups.
Results: The FICIP is revised based on the acceptability and feasibility from feedback of persons with MS who are living with cognitive dysfunction. The FICIP is regarded as an easy to use evidence-based, individualized, and functional program.
Conclusions: The FICIP will provide persons with MS who are experiencing cognitive dysfunction with a credible program to self-manage various cognitive impairments and related strategies to overcome these functional difficulties in their everyday lives.
