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We aim to explore the acceptability and usability of AE&amp;T by people with MS from the perspective of occupational therapists.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study applied a qualitative descriptive design, using semi-structured interviews conducted with five qualified occupational therapists with at least 6\u2009months of experience in providing occupational therapy to adults with MS. Reflexive thematic analysis was used for data analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three developed themes describe the occupational therapists\u2019 experiences: \u2018The cognitive impact of the illness rather than the physical\u2019, \u2018There\u2019s a drive to not let the MS win\u2019 and \u2018They have to experience it by doing\u2019. 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