Investigation the effect of program based on Roy’s adaptation model on general health of offspring of people with multiple sclerosis

General health is not merely the absence of illness or disability, but a state of well-being that enables one to cope with the stresses of life, become professionally and academically useful. Parents' multiple sclerosis complications have potential effects on the health of their offspring. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of program based on Roy’s adaptation model on general health of offspring of patients with multiple sclerosis.

This semi-experimental study was done on 80 offspring of parents with multiple sclerosis, member of the MS association and the welfare organization of Shahrekord in 2018. Samples were selected as available, Roy form were completed by them and those who scored less than 80%, entered the study. The general health questionnaire was completed in both groups before, after and two months after the intervention. In the intervention group, a program based Roy’s adaptation model was developed, implemented and followed up for six session (2session education, of general education and 4 session direct intervention). Data were analyzed by SPSS21 software and statistical tests.

 Before intervention, the mean of general health scores between the two groups was not statistically significant (p = 0.716). But there was a significant difference immediately after (p = 0.025) and two months after the intervention (p <0.001). General health scores in the intervention group showed a significant increase.

Using a program based on Roy’s adaptation model has a positive effect on general health of  offspring of people with multiple sclerosis.