Fatigue and Mental Well-Being in MS Patients(Multiple Sclerosis)

Evaluation of the Effect of Quran Recitation on Fatigue and Mental Well-Being in MS Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of Quran recital on fatigue and mental well-being in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Hypotheses:

1. Quran recital reduces fatigue in MS patients.
2. Quran recital increases mental well-being in MS patients. The patients will be called by the researcher to ask whether they continue this practice. The control group will continue their routine treatment and care and no additional intervention will be applied. The final test measurements will be made by meeting with the patients in the hospital at the end of the 4th week.

50 patients who meet the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agree to participate in the study will be determined. These patients will be informed about the study and their consent will be obtained. These patients will then be randomized into the Quran recital group and the control group. Personal and contact information of the patients will be recorded and pre-test forms will be applied. The Quran recital group will be asked to listen to the Quran for half an hour with an mp3 player given to them 3 days a week (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) between 21:00-22:00 and this practice will be continued for 4 weeks. The patients will be called by the researcher to ask whether they continue this practice. The control group will continue their routine treatment and care and no additional intervention will be applied. The final test measurements will be made by meeting with the patients in the hospital at the end of the 4th week.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at least 6 months ago
2. Being between the ages of 18-80
3. Agreeing to participate in the research
4. Not having any obstacles to wearing headphones
5. Not having any hearing problems

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those with major psychiatric disorders
2. Those with any obstacle to communication