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OBJECTIVES: To examine whether participants with multiple sclerosis (MS) have
more problems in managing finances compared with persons without MS, and to
examine the variables that may contribute to these problems. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. SETTING: Nonprofit rehabilitation research institution and
the community. PARTICIPANTS: Participants (N=53) comprised adults with MS (n=30)
and persons without MS (n=23) who were recruited from a nonprofit rehabilitation
research institution and from the community. INTERVENTIONS: Not applicable. MAIN
OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants were administered a battery of neuropsychological
tests, a money management survey, and a functional test to assess money
management skills. RESULTS: Individuals with MS reported and demonstrated more
problems managing money than persons without MS. Impaired cognitive functioning
was significantly correlated with difficulties in money management. Self-report
of functional status (Functional Behavior Profile) was significantly correlated
with self-reported money management skills. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this
is the first study to examine money management in MS. Money management is an
important activity of daily living that presents problems for individuals with
MS. Managing one's own money requires adequate processing speed abilities as well
as executive-attentional abilities. Additional studies are needed to explore this
area and understand the nature of the problem.
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