Multiple sclerosis diagnosis: Knowledge gaps and opportunities for educational intervention in neurologists in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have addressed the results of educational efforts concerning proper use of McDonald criteria (MC) revisions outside multiple sclerosis (MS) subspecialty centers. Neurology residents and MS subspecialist neurologists demonstrated knowledge gaps for core elements of the MC in a recent prior study.

Objective

To assess comprehension and application of MC core elements by non-MS specialist neurologists in the United States who routinely diagnose MS.

Methods

Through a cross-sectional study design, a previously developed survey instrument was distributed online.

Results

A total of 222 neurologists completed the study survey. Syndromes atypical for MS were frequently incorrectly considered "typical" MS presentations. Fourteen percent correctly id

SUBMITTER: Solomon AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9189717 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature