2010
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2010000600016
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Abstract: Objective: To assess the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the professional life of Brazilian patients. Method: One hundred MS patients were randomly selected from the database of the Brazilian Multiple Sclerosis Association (ABEM). An individual interview was carried out by telephone by a member of ABEM, who collected data on the patients' clinical status, educational level and professional lives. Results: Complete data were obtained from 96 patients (27 males and 69 females) aged 55.0±14.1 years, with ave… Show more

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“…Yet, most investigations have focused on clinical description of hospital-based or MS Centers cohorts in different parts of the country [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] . Other studies have concentrated on the association with HLA 17, 18 , the influence of ethnic factors on the phenomenological presentation of the disease 19 ; the neuropsychological aspects of the disease 20,21 and the impact of the disease on patients' quality of life 22 .…”
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“…Yet, most investigations have focused on clinical description of hospital-based or MS Centers cohorts in different parts of the country [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] . Other studies have concentrated on the association with HLA 17, 18 , the influence of ethnic factors on the phenomenological presentation of the disease 19 ; the neuropsychological aspects of the disease 20,21 and the impact of the disease on patients' quality of life 22 .…”
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“…In a study by Johnsons, the participants noted that they had concealed their diagnosis because of the reactions of other individuals in their working environment [50]. Other studies, including those by Rivera-Navarro [29], Fragso [51] and Julian [52] indicated that reduced opportunities for obtaining employment was one of the social problems faced by MS patients.…”
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“…É considerada a doença neurológica mais frequente em adultos jovens, acometendo pessoas entre 15 e 45 anos de idade, com maior incidência aos 30 anos (MENDES et al, 2000;FRAGOSO et al, 2010). Ocorre em uma das fases mais complexas e dinâmicas da vida, que corresponde ao desenvolvimento profissional e produtivo, podendo acarretar significativas incapacidades na realização dessas atividades (NOGUEIRA et al, 2009;TOLDRÁ, 2005) e levar à interrupção daquelas relacionadas à profissão (GARCIA-BURGUILLO; AGUILA-MATURANA, 2009).…”
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