Living or caregiving of someone with multiple sclerosis – impact of technology on peer support

This research aims to explore what role technology might play supporting the wellbeing (and quality of life) or people affected by multiple sclerosis. It is established that there is limited research exploring psychological impact and interventions in MS, more so for caregivers. It is against this background and a systematic literature review that highlights the potential for technology-mediated peer support, to have a positive impact, that this next research focuses on. We want to explore this in the Irish context, where limited research also exists.

PPI contributors can contribute to prioritising the next phase: focus, methodology selection and development of research tools. In the coming year, after this phase, they would also contribute to deciding on the next logical step given the results.