Background. Multiple sclerosis (MS) or stroke causes functional impairment which can have a major impact on patientsââ?¬â?¢ life.\nObjectives. This RCT investigated the effect of a new nursing intervention (Mobility Enhancing Nursing Interventionââ?¬â?MFP)\ndesigned to improve rehabilitation outcomes. Method.The study took place in a rehabilitation clinic in Switzerland. One hundred\nforty participants diagnosed with MS, stroke, and brain injuries were randomly assigned to control group (CG = standard care)\nor intervention group (IG).The IG combined standard care with 30 days of MFB. MFP placed patients on a mattress on the floor\nand used tactile-kinaesthetic stimulation to increase spatial orientation and independency. Outcomes were functionality (Extended\nBarthel Index, EBI), quality of life (WHOQoL), and fall-related self-efficacy (FES-I). Results.There was a significant main effect of\nthe intervention on functionality (EBI-diff/day mean = 0.30, versus mean = 0.16,
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