Social value of a set of proposals for the ideal approach of multiple sclerosis within the Spanish National Health System: a social return on investment study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease that in many cases produces disability, having a high impact in patients' lives, reducing significantly their quality of life. The aim of this study was to agree on a set of proposals to improve the current management of MS within the Spanish National Health System (SNHS) and apply the Social Return on Investment (SROI) method to measure the potential social impact these proposals would create. METHODS:A Multidisciplinary Working Team of nine experts, with representation from the main stakeholders regarding MS, was set up to agree on a set of proposals to improve the management of MS. A forecast SROI analysis was carried out, with a one-year timeframe. Data sources included an expert c

SUBMITTER: Moral Torres E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7001370 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature