Abstract

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common worldwide chronic diseases of the central nervous system, which causes various mood symptoms, including low resilience in various aspects of the patient's life. Aim: To determine the group spiritual care impact on resilience of multiple sclerosis patients in the multiple sclerosis society of Zahedan. Materials and Methods: The present research is a clinical trial study in which 96 multiple sclerosis patients covering by MS Patients Community of Zahedan were selected randomly and organized in two Intervention and control groups according to accessible and reliable conditions. Data were collected using a demographic characteristics questionnaire and Conner Davidson Persistence Scale, which completed before and after the intervention. The intervention group was subjected to 5 sessions of group spiritual care during 3 weeks and for the control group only discussed the daily issues. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 14. Results: Results showed that group spiritual care has a significant positive effect on increasing the resiliency of multiple sclerosis patients (P<0.001). In all resilience dimensions, including qualification and individual competence, tolerance of negative effects and being strong against stress, positive change acceptance, self-control, spiritual effects, there was a significant increase in scores (P<0.001). Conclusion: Group spiritual care can be effective in increasing the resilience of patients with multiple sclerosis in all dimensions. Thus, the use of this type of care is recommended to improve the resilience of these patients.