We are looking for people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis to take part in a 1 hour interview in home
Prior to your interview you will be required to complete a diary online using words, pictures and video. The diary entries will take no longer than 10 minutes per day and you must keep the diary for 7 days
LOCATION:
In Home
DATE:
Thursday 5th November 2015 or Friday 6th November 2015
INCENTIVE:
You will also receive £50 for the online diary task.
TIME:
In home interviews to be arranged
Please answer the questions below.
Name:
Telephone number:
Postcode:
Age:
Occupation:
Job title:
Which make and model of mobile phone do you use?
How long ago were you diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis?
Which type of MS have you been diagnosed with?
Relapse Remitting
Secondary Progressive
Primary Progressive
Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Progressive Relapsing
When did you last suffer from a flare up?
Which of the following statements describes you?
I have little or no disability from my MS
I have some disabilities from my MS but they have no major impact on my life
I have some disabilities from my MS which impacts my ability to work and perform daily activities that are important to me
I am very disabled as a result of mu MS and require assistance to perform daily activities
Which of the following statements describes you?
By 2 months after a flare up I am fully recovered
Sometimes I am worse after a flare up than I was before
I do not always completely recover after a flare up and I am getting worse in between flare ups
My MS has continues to worsen since I was diagnosed and I do not experience flare ups
Which prescription medications are you taking for your MS?
How long have you been taking your current treatment?
Which other medications have you taken in the past for your MS that you are no longer taking?
Have you experienced any of the following since taking your current medication for MS?
Flushing
Gastrointestinal problems
Injection site reactions
Infusion site reactions
Other – Please specify
Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about your MS treatment?
My medication does not fit very well with my lifestyle
I find my medication inconvenient
I am fed up with having to inject
Since taking your current treatment how long ago was your most recent relapse?
Have you had an MRI scan in the last 6 months?
Please forward this on to anyone you know who may be interested.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to reply to all emails or phone messages. We receive lots of responses to researches that are emailed out. You will be contacted by phone if your application is successful. However, we apologise if you do not hear from us, but please keep trying for future projects that are sent out.
