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Shared decision making in the treatment of multiple sclerosis: A consensus based on Delphi methodology
Ricardo Alonso1, Edgar Carnero Contentti2, Marcos Graña3
1Centro Universitario de Esclerosis Múltiple, Hospital Dr. J.M. Ramos Mejía, CABA, Argentina.
Shared decision making (SDM) integrates patient values into treatment plans for chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). This consensus outlines expert-defined statements to guide SDM in MS clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Shared decision making (SDM) is crucial for managing chronic diseases with multiple treatment options.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) management benefits from incorporating patient preferences due to its chronic nature and available therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore current views on SDM for multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment.
- To develop expert-guided statements for implementing SDM in MS care.
Main Methods:
- Modified Delphi method involving Argentinian neurologists.
- Consensus-based approach to define key statements.
Main Results:
- A set of consensus statements regarding SDM in MS was defined.
- These statements aim to guide the practical application of SDM.
Conclusions:
- SDM is a valuable approach for multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment planning.
- The developed statements provide a framework for enhancing patient-centered care in MS.
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