The “Journey” of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Greece—A Qualitative Study
George Koulierakis,
Eleftheria Karampli,
Vasiliki Tsiantou
et al.
Abstract:Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects sufferers' lives and requires everyday efforts to manage its challenges. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore MS patients' lived experience of their "journey" in MS. Method: A qualitative methodology was adopted and semi-structured interviews with 17 MS patients, living in Attica and Thessaly regions, in Greece, were conducted. Research material was transcribed and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: Analysis revealed five sup… Show more
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