Telephone-based assessment of multiple sclerosis patients at Ain Shams University Hospital in the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Hafeez, Mohamed A.; Zamzam, Dina; Swelam, Mahmoud S.; Steit, Alaa Abo; Masoud, Janet; Nasser, Azza Abdel; Hazzou, Ahmed; Hamid, Eman; Aref, Hany; Zakaria, Magd; Fouad, Mohamed M.

doi:10.1186/s41983-021-00316-1

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“…As a more pragmatic approach in the modern world, smartphone applications are introduced to facilitate self-management [ 68 ]. Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychology Questionnaire (MSNQ) and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Scale (SMSS) have been used successfully by phone to assess neuropsychiatric status in Egypt [ 69 ].…”

Section: Telemedicine As a Strategic Intervention For Cognitive Rehabilitation In Ms Patients During Covid-19mentioning

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Telemedicine as a strategic intervention for cognitive rehabilitation in MS patients during COVID-19

2022

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The recent COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of nearly 5.2 million up to now. With no definite treatment and considering close contact as the primary mode of transmission, telemedicine has emerged as an essential medical care platform. Virtual medical communications have offered clinicians the opportunity to visit and follow up on patients more efficiently during the lockdown. Not only has telemedicine improved multiple sclerosis (MS) patients’ health and quality of life during the pandemic, but it could also be used as a cost-effective platform for physical and cognitive MS rehabilitation programs. Cognitive impairment is a common problem among MS patients even at the initial phases of the disease. Rehabilitation training programs such as RehaCom, BrainHQ, Speed of Processing Training (PST), and COGNI-TRAcK have made great strides in improving a wide range of cognitive functions that MS patients are challenged with. Regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the cognitive aspects of MS patients, efforts to implement rehabilitation training applications have been increased. Web-based mobile applications, virtual visits, and telephone follow-ups are examples of such efforts. Having said that, limitations such as privacy, socioeconomic disparities, e-health literacy, study settings, and challenges of neurologic examinationss have been raised. Since most MS patients are young, all the beneficiaries are encouraged to embrace the research in the field to pave the road for more feasible and efficient ways of cognitive enhancement in MS patients.

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confidence: 99%

Telemedicine as a strategic intervention for cognitive rehabilitation in MS patients during COVID-19

2022

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral and psychological features of vulnerable groups: Patients with multiple sclerosis and their quality of life

Yeni

2024

Linking Neuroscience and Behavior in COVID-19

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Tele-Neuropsychology: From Science to Policy to Practice

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et al. 2023

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Objective The primary aim of this paper is to accelerate the number of randomized experimental studies of the reliability and validity in-home tele-neuropsychological testing (tele-np-t). Method We conducted a critical review of the tele-neuropsychology literature. We discuss this research in the context of the United States’ public and private healthcare payer systems, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system’s telehealth lists, and existing disparities in healthcare access. Results The number of tele-np publications has been stagnant since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are less published experimental studies of tele-neuropsychology (tele-np), and particularly in-home tele-np-t, than other tele-np publications. There is strong foundational evidence of the acceptability, feasibility, and reliability of tele-np-t, but relatively few studies of the reliability and validity of in-home tele-np-t using randomization methodology. Conclusions More studies of the reliability and validity of in-home tele-np-t using randomization methodology are necessary to support inclusion of tele-np-t codes on the CMS and CPT telehealth lists, and subsequently, the integration and delivery of in-home tele-np-t services across providers and institutions. These actions are needed to maintain equitable reimbursement of in-home tele-np-t services and address the widespread disparities in healthcare access.

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Telephone-based assessment of multiple sclerosis patients at Ain Shams University Hospital in the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Cited by 3 publications

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Telemedicine as a strategic intervention for cognitive rehabilitation in MS patients during COVID-19

Telemedicine as a strategic intervention for cognitive rehabilitation in MS patients during COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral and psychological features of vulnerable groups: Patients with multiple sclerosis and their quality of life

Tele-Neuropsychology: From Science to Policy to Practice

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