Effects of designed feeding patterns on fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients

Multiple Sclerosis)MS) disease is the most common neurological demyelization disorder in young adults that makes them disable. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. It not only reduces activity level and the patient''s ability، but also it decreases the quality of life. Correct nutrition is one of methods that can be used for reducing fatigue. The aim of this research was to determinate the effect of designed feeding patterns on fatigue in MS patients referred to Iranian MS society in 2010. In this quasi-experimental study (before and after investigation)، 40 MS patients were selected based on purposive and convenience sampling. The data were collected via validated questionnaires by researcher. The intervention had been contained correct nutrition algorithm education in 12 weeks. Questionnaires were filled out before and after the intervention by subjects. Data analysis was performed including descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation)، and inferential statistics، paired t-test. The age mean of samples was 35. 8 ±1. 5. The mean fatigue scores were 14. 9±0. 77 before the intervention and 25. 6 ± 0. 44 after the intervention. The results showed the mean fatigue scores in MS patients decreased significantly after intervention (P<0. 001). According to Results، this presented feeding pattern is recommended as simple، inexpensive، without side effects and noninvasive procedure for reduction of fatigue in MS patients.