Measuring the effects of nurse practitioner (NP)-led care on depression and anxiety levels in people with multiple sclerosis: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. Treatments and supports for people with MS (PwMS) have become increasingly complex, requiring individualized and adaptive care. Specialized NPs provide advanced skills to those with complex medical conditions, with potential to enhance the health, functioning, and quality of life for PwMS. This study aims to determine the effect of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) on depression and anxiety levels in PwMS.

Methods

We will perform a parallel randomized controlled trial. PwMS who are followed by general private-practice neurologists will be randomly assigned to the intervention group (NP-led care) or the 'usual care' control group (general neurologist or family physician and registered nurse suppor

SUBMITTER: Smyth P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8577034 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature