A new cognitive rehabilitation programme for patients with multiple sclerosis: the 'MS-line! Project'

Abstract

Background: Cognitive rehabilitation is often delayed in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Objective: To develop a free and specific cognitive rehabilitation programme for MS patients to be used from early stages that does not interfere with daily living activities.

Methods: MS-line!, cognitive rehabilitation materials consisting of written, manipulative and computer-based materials with difficulty levels developed by a multidisciplinary team.

Results: Mathematical, problem-solving and word-based exercises were designed. Physical materials included spatial, coordination and reasoning games. Computer-based material included logic and reasoning, working memory and processing speed games.

Conclusions: Cognitive rehabilitation exercises that are specific for MS patients have been successfully developed.

Keywords: MS-line! Project; Multiple sclerosis; cognitive impairment; cognitive rehabilitation programme; neuropsychological assessment; neurorehabilitation.