Background/Objectives. This pilot study evaluated the impact of a peer support program on improving @entity15 ( @entity15 ) related @entity458 ( @entity308 , @entity148 , and stress) and enhancing quality of life. Methodology. @entity1 (n = 33) were recruited prospectively and received an 8-week group face-to-face peer support program. Assessments were at baseline (T1), 6 weeks after program (T2), and 12 months after program (T3), using validated questionnaires: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), McGill Quality of Life (MQOL), and Brief @entity5786 . Results. @entity1 ' mean age was 52; the majority were female (64%) and married (64%). Median time since @entity15 diagnosis was 16 years. At T2, @entity1 reported improved psychological functioning (DASS " @entity308 ," " @entity148 ," and "stress" subscales, z values -2.36, -2.22, and -2.54, moderate effect sizes (r) 0.29, 0.28, and 0.32, resp.) and quality of life (MQOL SIS z score -2.07, r = 0.26) and were less likely to use "self-blame" as a coping mechanism (Brief @entity5786 z score -2.37, r = 0.29). At T3, the positive improvements in stress (DASS stress subscale z score -2.41, r = 0.31) and quality of life were maintained (MQOL SIS, z score -2.30, r = 0.29). There were no adverse effects reported.

Outcomes of a Peer Support Program in XXXX in an Australian Community Cohort: A Prospective Study.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'Participants'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depression'] @entity5786 :: ('11316', 'Gene') :: ['COPE'] @entity458 :: ('MESH:D020018', 'Disease') :: ['psychological functions'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety'] @entity15 :: ('MESH:D009103', 'Disease') :: ['MS', 'multiple sclerosis']
@entity15 :: (MESH:D009103,Disease) :: ['Multiple Sclerosis']
