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  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, S-117-RCS, 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108; Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence West, Veterans Affairs, Seattle, WA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA(∗).

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Annual multiple sclerosis specialty care visits are recommended, but access barriers exist for veterans. Rural veterans and those traveling longer distances face challenges in receiving recommended care.

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  • Neurology
  • Health Services Research
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Annual visits to multiple sclerosis (MS) specialty care providers are recommended by healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding barriers to this recommendation is crucial for improving care delivery within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential obstacles hindering the implementation of annual MS specialty care visits for veterans.
  • To identify demographic and geographic factors associated with receiving recommended MS care.

Main Methods:

  • An observational cohort study was conducted using data from the Veterans Affairs Multiple Sclerosis National Data Repository.
  • 14,723 veterans with an outpatient visit in 2007 and alive in 2008 were analyzed.
  • Specialty care visit receipt was the primary outcome measure.

Main Results:

  • 65.5% of veterans attended a specialty care visit in 2007.
  • Service-connected veterans, those with higher comorbidity, and urban residents were more likely to receive specialty care.
  • Older veterans and those with longer travel distances to medical centers were less likely to attend.

Conclusions:

  • Geographic accessibility, particularly in rural areas and regions distant from major medical centers, presents significant barriers to MS-related care and rehabilitation.
  • Targeted interventions may be needed to overcome these access challenges for veterans with multiple sclerosis.