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Amy Perrin Ross¹, Natalie Hackbarth, Christine Rohl

¹Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA. Aperrin@lumc.edu

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Patient questionnaires can help improve multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment adherence and patient satisfaction by assessing symptoms and side effects. This approach aids healthcare professionals in managing MS effectively.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Patient Care

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) presents diverse clinical symptoms.
Disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) for MS are effective but can impact treatment compliance due to side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore management strategies for enhancing DMD compliance in MS patients.
To improve patient satisfaction and quality of life through better treatment adherence.

Main Methods:

Discussion among a nursing advisory board of MS nurse experts.
Evaluation of patient questionnaires as tools for symptom and adverse effect assessment.

Main Results:

Patient questionnaires can effectively assess MS signs, symptoms, and treatment side effects.
Utilizing questionnaire data can inform healthcare professionals and patients.

Conclusions:

Patient questionnaires are valuable tools for improving MS management.
This approach has the potential to enhance treatment compliance, patient outcomes, and overall quality of life for individuals with MS.