Priority setting: women's health topics in multiple sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A scoping review found that most studies on women's health in multiple sclerosis (MS) focused on pregnancy, fetal/neonatal outcomes and sexual dysfunction. Few studies addressed menopause, contraception, gynecologic cancers/cancer screening. However, the perceived relative importance of these knowledge gaps to people living with MS and other partners is unknown. We engaged a range of partners, including people living with MS, health care providers, researchers, and patient advocacy groups, to set priorities for future research in women's health in MS.

Methods

We employed a three-step global engagement process. First, we identified which broad research topics relevant to women's health in MS were of highest priority using two surveys. Second, we developed specific

SUBMITTER: Ross L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910071 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature