UniMelb - Multiple Sclerosis Online Course Research Study

The next Multiple Sclerosis Online Course is starting on 24 July!

Sign up NOW and study anywhere via the link:
https://www.msonlinecourse.com.au
Or contact: [email protected]
The University of Melbourne, Australia has developed a research study to assess how lifestyle influence MS outcomes.
Course fee: Free
Course length: 6 weeks
Course duration: 24 July to 3 September
Estimate effort: 1-2 hours per week (any time/day of the week)
Course content: Introduction to MS, diet modification, vitamin D, exercise, stress, family & prevention, medication etc.
Course aim: increase knowledge, self-efficacy and improve wellbeing & quality of life of people living with MS
Course format: online worldwide

Please share this resource to others who might be interested in participating!
Thank you for your support!

Due to high demand, the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) is opening again in July 2023!

If you missed the last one, please contact us: [email protected]. We will re-enrol you into the new course asap.

If you find this course helpful, please share it with anyone living with MS who might be interested in lifestyle or MS research:

https://www.msonlinecourse.com.au/

Course duration: 24 July to 3 September (6 weeks)

Location: Online worldwide

Course fee: Free

Language: English

Estimate effort: 1-2 hr/week

Course content: Introduction to MS, diet modification, vitamin D, exercise, stress, family & prevention, medication etc.

Thank you for your support!

MSOC research team

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As the end of the year draws near, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and involvement in the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course study!

Thank you for working with us and we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!

https://www.msonlinecouse.com.au

Contact: [email protected]

The Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) is closing in 2 weeks!

Thank you for taking this learning journey with us!

If you haven’t started or completed the modules, please login this weekend and catch up via the link below. We also recommend downloading the resources from the end of each module if you'd like to keep them handy:

https://app.msonlinecourse.com.au/login

If you haven't set up your account, can't login or have concerns about completing the modules, please get in touch with us now:

[email protected]

We are keen to help!

We would appreciate if you could take 3-5 minutes to share your opinions with us via the evaluation survey link below. We would love to hear your experiences with the study! With your input, we hope to meet the needs of people with MS and make this course the best it can be.

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVcHZVjCg8fWeVg

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

MSOC research team

Do you have a diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis? Do you seek evidence-based information on MS and lifestyle? Would you like to contribute to MS research? Join the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course TODAY to:
(1) Receive a free 6-week online course on managing MS via lifestyle
(2) Interact with MS experts and other people living with MS worldwide
(3) Make great contribution to MS research developed by the University of Melbourne

SIGN UP NOW via study website: https://www.msonlinecourse.com.au
Contact: [email protected]

Please support us by sharing/re-posting to others who are interested in learning more about MS and lifestyle intervention

Course fee: Free
Course start: 21 November 2022
Estimate effort: 1-2 hours a week, study anytime, anywhere
Course content: diet, vitamin D, exercise, meditation, pregnancy, smoking, prevention
Language: English
Eligibility: Over 18 with a diagnosed MS

Course is facilitated by top MS researchers: Assoc/Prof. Sandra Neate and Dr Jeanette Reece from the Universtity of Melbourne, Australia

If you'd like to contribute to the research part of the course, please submit the pre-course questionnaire to help MS research and improving MS care:

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHNCN0bwKWn3cq2

Hope you enjoy the course!

The Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) study round 3 is open for registration!

If you have diagnosed MS and seek evidence-based information about MS & lifestyle, join this FREE & FLEXIBLE 6-week online course (diet, vitamin D, exercise, sun exposure, stress management) dedicated to increasing knowledge & improving health/wellbeing of people living with MS around the world!

Sign up NOW via the study website:
https://www.msonlinecourse.com.au

Part of the research study involves a baseline questionnaire which may take 20-30 minutes to complete(you may exit and re-enter the survey at your leisure until completed). You could submit via the link below:

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHNCN0bwKWn3cq2

We greatly appreciate your time and contribution to MS research!
Any questions please contact the research team:
[email protected]

Thank you for your support!

The UV index identifies the strength of the sun (UV radiation) from a specific location on a particular day, at a particular time and can be used to calculate a safe amount of time in the sun to obtain Vitamin D.

For most places it is easy to google the UV index at different times of the day every day.

In the US, see https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/uv-index-1
In Australia, generally between 0-12, can reach 17, see http://www.bom.gov.au/uv/index.shtml
In the UK, maximum 8, see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/uv-index-forecast

Using the UV index you calculate how long to spend in the sun with all over body exposure (ie not just hands etc)
15 - 20 mins UV index 5 - midday, uncovered
10 - 15 mins UV index 7 - midday, uncovered
5- 7 mins UV index 14 - midday, uncovered

A good approach in the warmer weather, eg at the beach, is to have 10 minutes of exposure then cover up!

Hi everyone, Module 3 of the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course is NOW OPEN! Welcome to this very important module about sunlight and vitamin D.

There has already been a lot of discussion about Vitamin D (and dairy and calcium) in Module 2 - diet and MS. This may answer a few more questions about the easy and safe ways to get adequate vitamin D and the benefits of safe sun exposure. Please post your thoughts/ comments/questions.

If you have not yet logged on there is still time to catch-up:
To access the course simply log in at
https://app.msonlinecourse.com.au/login

If you haven't enrolled or have issue logging in to your account, get in touch with us now and we will sort it out for you immediately!
[email protected]

Importantly, if you haven't submitted pre-course survey, please do it now so we can include you in the research to assess the effectiveness of this online course and lifestyle factors on the health outcomes and quality of life of people with MS. We greatly appreciate your time and contribution to MSOC research!

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHNCN0bwKWn3cq2

look forward to seeing you in the module:)

Have a lovely weekend!

We are pleased to announce that Module 2 - ‘Eat well' is OPEN.

Module 2 incorporates MS diet recommendations that are scientifically researched and play an important role in managing MS and preventing its progression.

You will learn about the changes you can make to your diet to better manage your MS symptoms.

Please login to the course via the link below:

https://app.msonlinecourse.com.au/login

If you haven't enrolled or experience any issues logging in, please contact us NOW via: [email protected]

We will set up your account within 24 hours!

Before you start Module 2, please submit the baseline survey from the ‘Welcome to MSOC’ module OR via the link below (you only need to do it once).

https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHNCN0bwKWn3cq2

Your data is very important to us and will be securely stored to evaluate the effectiveness of MSOC and answer important research questions in the field to improve MS intervention.

Associate Professor Sandra Neate and Dr Jeanette Reece from University of Melbourne are facilitating the course. Please post any comments/questions you have in the forum. Thank you so much for supporting MS research! Please enjoy the course😊

MSOC team