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Multiple sclerosis pathways: an innovative nursing role in disease management
1Multiple Sclerosis Pathways, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2171, USA.
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients benefit from the Multiple Sclerosis Pathways program, which offers comprehensive support and resources. This program, including a nurse hotline, enhances patient adherence to interferon beta-1b therapy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Chronic disease management
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system disease with unpredictable relapsing-remitting courses.
- Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron) is a treatment for relapsing-remitting MS.
- Disease management programs can improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Multiple Sclerosis Pathways (MSP) program.
- To highlight the role of the nurse hotline counselor (NHC) within MSP.
- To demonstrate the impact of MSP on patient support and adherence.
Main Methods:
- The MSP program offers patient assistance, reimbursement, a 24-hour nurse hotline, training, and educational resources.
- Nurse hotline counselors utilize the nursing process in telephone practice.
- Data from training and the nurse hotline were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The MSP program provides comprehensive, personalized support for patients with MS.
- The nurse hotline is a key component of patient support.
- Education and support positively impact adherence to interferon beta-1b therapy.
Conclusions:
- The Multiple Sclerosis Pathways program effectively supports patients with relapsing-remitting MS.
- Telephone nursing practice via the nurse hotline is a valuable component of disease management.
- Comprehensive support programs are crucial for improving therapy adherence in chronic neurological conditions.