Interactive Web Platform for EmPOWERment in Early Multiple Sclerosis

"Web-based behavioural lifestyle intervention that provides patients with coordinated information based on their existing health beliefs, interests, etc. In the programme, techniques and exercises will be taught in sequentially active interactive learning units (simulated dialogues) and followed-up with email and SMS reminders in the second study year. The following topics will be focused on:~1. Diagnosis and disease progression~2. Support in disease processing~3. Techniques for coping with stress and depressive symptoms as well as developing positive emotions~4. Optimisation of dietary behaviour~5. Optimisation of physical activity behaviour~6. Sleep hygiene and methods for dealing with insomnia.~The programme will accompany each patient with information material and e-mail reminders over a period of 12 months with initial 2-3 weekly tasks, later only weekly reminders and inputs every 2 weeks. All in all, the intervention programme will consist of 16 modules."

"Web-based information platform with optimized standard care compiled from information material of the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG). Information will be provided in sequentially activated modules over a period of 12 months, covering the following topics:~1. Disease progression~2. Invisible symptoms of multiple sclerosis~3. Symptomatic therapy~4. Immunotherapy decision support~5. Coping strategies~6. Autonomy~7. Fatigue~8. Quality of life~9. Physical activity~10. Nutritional behaviour~In addition, a reminder system with neutral e-mail reminders will be used to promote the use of the programme."