Dataset: Integrating Group Psychotherapy and Exercise Improves Well-Being and Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Dataset Description: Integrating Group Psychotherapy and Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis – Pilot Study Data

This dataset contains anonymized, longitudinal data from a pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of "Your Health Belongs to You," a six-week group intervention combining psychotherapeutic techniques and physical exercise for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The intervention aimed to improve quality of life, emotional health, and symptom management, with a focus on depression, anxiety, fatigue, and overall well-being.

The dataset includes demographic information, clinical assessments (HADS, ORS, GSRS, FSS), and attendance records for both intervention (n=91) and waiting-list control (n=13) groups. Data were collected at baseline and Week 6, with weekly measurements for the intervention group. Key variables include Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores, Outcome Rating Scale (ORS), Group Session Rating Scale (GSRS), and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) scores, alongside demographic and clinical characteristics such as age, sex, education, disease duration, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores.

Due to ethical and confidentiality considerations, raw data containing sensitive patient information are not publicly available. This dataset supports the findings published in the associated study, highlighting significant improvements in well-being and functioning among participants.

For inquiries or access requests, please contact the corresponding author, Jiri Motyl (jiri.motyl@vfn.cz).

Key Features:

• Sample Size: 91 interventions (62 unique participants), 13 controls
• Assessments: HADS, ORS, GSRS, FSS
• Study Design: Single-blind, two-arm, non-randomized, prospective pragmatic pilot
• Time Points: Baseline and Week 6, with weekly measures for the intervention group
• Ethics: Approved by the Ethics Committee of the General University Hospital in Prague

This dataset is valuable for researchers interested in psychosocial interventions, MS symptom management, and integrated care approaches. For further details, refer to the associated publication.