Behavioral aspects of nurse practitioners associated with optimal multiple sclerosis care in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical role in the multidisciplinary management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Neurologists´ behavioral characteristics have been associated with suboptimal clinical decisions. However, limited information is available on their impact among NPs involved in MS care. The aim of this study was to assess nurses´ therapeutic choices to understand behavioral factors influencing their decision making process.

Methods

A non-interventional, cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted. NPs actively involved in the care of patients with MS were invited to participate in the study by the Spanish Society of Neurology Nursing. Participants answered questions regarding their standard practice and therapeutic management of seven si

SUBMITTER: Saposnik G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8654214 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature