The state of multiple sclerosis: current insight into the patient/health care provider relationship, treatment challenges, and satisfaction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Managing multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment presents challenges for both patients and health care professionals. Effective communication between patients with MS and their neurologist is important for improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Methods

A closed-ended online market research survey was used to assess the current state of MS care from the perspective of both patients with MS (≥18 years of age) and neurologists who treat MS from Europe and the US and to gain insight into perceptions of treatment expectations/goals, treatment decisions, treatment challenges, communication, and satisfaction with care, based on current clinical practice.

Results

A total of 900 neurologists and 982 patients completed the survey, of whom 46% self-identified as h

SUBMITTER: Tintore M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5189708 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature