46) Isaksson and Ahlström (2006) | Phenomenology | 61 (22♂) patients with MS Sub-types Not given Mean age: 42 years Age range: 20 - 70 years Mean time with illness: not given. Median 4 years. Range 1 - 15 years Mean time until diagnosis: not given. | Sampling: Purposive Eligibility: (a) Patients diagnosed with MS for a period of at least 6 months Setting: Patients home or secluded room in hospital Study geographical location: Sweden | Data collection tool: Semi-structured interview with open questions. Focus on patients experiences pre and post diagnosis with MS Study Aim: “to describe patients’ conceptions of MS before they were diagnosed as well as their illness experiences connected with the initial symptoms and diagnosis” (page 229) Average interview time: not given Interview time range: not given. Analysis: content analysis |
47) Wollin et al. (2006) | Phenomenology | 13 (?♂) patients with MS Sub-types Not given Mean age: not given Age range: 23 - 55 years Mean time with illness: not given. Mean time until diagnosis: not given. | Sampling: not given Eligibility: a) Patients diagnosed with MS, b) over 18 years old, c) able to speak English, d) able to give consent Setting: Patients home Study geographical location: Australia | Data collection tool: Semi-structured interview with open questions. Focus on patient’s experiences with MS, focus on finances, future, social support coping, and quality of life were made. Study Aim: “aimed to explore the needs of people with Ms and gain insight into their views on what services and support are required” (page 20) Average interview time: not given Interview time range: 1 to 2 hours Analysis: content analysis |