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How alternative and complementary treatments for multiple sclerosis contribute to the quality of life of patients with the disease
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Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis
Quality of life
Treatments

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How alternative and complementary treatments for multiple sclerosis contribute to the quality of life of patients with the disease. (2020). Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico, 14, e5240. https://doi.org/10.25248/reac.e5240.2020

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Abstract

This article sought to discuss alternative and complementary treatments for Multiple Sclerosis and how they affect the quality of life of patients with the disease, considering the benefits and/ or harms of the procedures. This is a bibliographic review based on online data research on platforms such as Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (Medline), Public / Publisher Medline (Pubmed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS). Twenty-four articles were chosen, having as selection criteria the period of publication of articles from 2002 to 2020, therefore, articles were selected with an emphasis on unconventional treatments for Multiple Sclerosis and quality of life of patients with the disease. Such review presents as alternative and complementary treatment options the use of vitamin D, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and future perspectives such as Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation and the use of Cannabis, since when used at the right time, correctly and with professionals Competent professionals can benefit patients, either together with traditional treatment or when it no longer brings satisfactory results. Thus, they aim to promote the individual's well-being and autonomy.

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