MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of treatment is especially critical in the context of complex and chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The Brain Health Initiative, an independent international consortium of neurologists, reached a consensus on time-based quality standards prioritizing brain health-focused care for people with MS.

Objectives

To gain deeper insights into the transferability of these quality standards to a specific area, we conducted a survey among MS experts across various MS centers in Germany.

Methods

Participants were asked about time frames considered high standards and those currently being implemented in daily routine based on their experience.

Results

The results reveal a large gap between ideal conceptions and their adaptation in the

SUBMITTER: Voigt I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571952 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature