The Effect of a Psychoeducation Program Based on the Rational Emotional Behavioral Approach in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of a psychoeducational program on the cognitive emotion regulation levels of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Design and Method This study followed a randomized, controlled quasi-experimental design. A questionnaire including descriptive characteristics and disease-related characteristics and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were used in the data collection. Findings The difference between the pretest-posttest and follow-up test mean scores of the patients in the experimental group was significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion The psychoeducation program based on the rational emotional behavioral approach increased the use of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in individuals with MS.