Social relationships, knowledge and adjustment to multiple sclerosis.
A number of factors thought to influence psychological adjustment to multiple sclerosis were studied. Patients' knowledge about their disorder was assessed, but neither their knowledge, level of disability, nor demographic characteristics were related to adjustment. Better adjustment was however associated with having more contact with able-bodied people.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012944:Social Support