The Evolving Role of the Multiple Sclerosis Nurse - Implications of Future Management Directions

Abstract

The role of the multiple sclerosis (MS) nurse is constantly evolving, owing to the introduction of new MS therapies and new patient treatment KeywordsMultiple sclerosis (MS) specialist nurse, MS nurse role, patient communication, MS nurse-patient relationships, MS therapies Disclosure: Chrysa Chrysovitsanou has no conflicts of interest to declare. Del Thomas has received honoraria and consultation fees from Merck Serono, Teva and Novartis.Martin Duddy has received honoraria for lectures and consultancy, expenses and hospitality for educational meetings from Bayer, Biogen Idec, Merck Serono, Novartis and Teva. He has also participated as an investigator in collaborative trials funded by Bayer, Biogen Idec, GSK, Novartis, Merck Serono, Roche and Sanofi Aventis. Acknowledgement: Editorial assistance was provided by James Gilbart at Touch Briefings.

Identification of clinician challenges in order to drive the development of competency-based education: results from an international needs assessment in multiple sclerosis

“…3 However, Wong et al reported that 50% of MS patients discontinue treatment with DMT within 2 years of initiation. 4 Given this high-reported patient "drop-out" and the importance of adherence to treatment, it behoves neurologists and nurses, due to their active role in MS treatment management and patient education, 5 to understand what contributes to adherence in order to design supportive interventions. Of particular importance is to understand practising clinicians' challenges with respect to their role in impacting adherence.…”