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

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.

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