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Management of Fatigue in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

2014; Frontiers Media; Volume: 5; Linguagem: Inglês

10.3389/fneur.2014.00177

1664-2295

Fary Khan, Bhasker Amatya, Mary P. Galea,

Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Despite advances in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, fatigue continues to be the disabling symptom in persons with MS (pwMS), affecting almost 80% of pwMS. In current practice, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are used in combination, encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach. The body of research investigating the effect of these interventions is growing. This review systematically evaluated the existing evidence on the effectiveness and safety of different interventions currently applied for the management of fatigue in person with multiple sclerosis in improving patient outcomes, to guide treating clinicians.