Survey results: employment status in our blog readers

Survey results; unemployment in blog readers is the norm. #MSBlog #MSResearch

"Thank you for taking the time to complete the employment status survey. The headline results are very sobering. What can we do about this curse of unemployment?"

"If you are handy at data analysis and  would like to analyse this data set in more detail please drop us an email (bartsmsblog@gmail.com). We will then publish your report on the blog; this can be done anonymously if you so choose."

Headline results:

1. 148 respondents; the majority have RRMS (63%) and are female (53%).
2. Only 35% currently in full time employment, with 95% having been in full time employment in the past.
3. Physical disability, fatigue, cognitive impairment and bowel & bladder dysfunction being the most common reasons for being unable to work.
4. 74% of respondents have never received any occupational therapy.
5. Only 28% of respondents are currently receiving benefits or insurance payments.

"Lots of unanswered questions hidden in this data and a lot to be done about it. Will an holistic approach to MS help?"

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