Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

University of Plymouth and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Plymouth, UK

Publications

• Perspective Article   
  Rethinking MS in Europe Prioritising Timely Integrated Services for People with Multiple Sclerosis
  Author(s): Monica Di Luca, Claudio Bassetti, Joke Jaarsma, Per Soelberg Sorensen, Maura Pugliatti, Mario Alberto Battaglia, Cristina Tiu, Ludwig Kappos, Massimo Filippi, Hans-Peter Hartung, Giancarlo Comi, Jenny Freeman, Kerstin Hellwig, Elisabeth Kasilingam, Pedro Carrascal and Vinciane Quoidbach*
  
  Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disease that can lead to severe disability. It is one of the most prevalent causes of disability in young adults in the world. Over 1,000,000 people are affected across Europe. Management strategies include DMTs, symptomatic treatment and lifestyle interventions-all of which must be tailored to the individual with MS in order to be effective. The European Brain Council initiated in 2018 a project RETHINKING MS, calling for change in MS care. Method: The study’s research included data mapping, expert interviews and national roundtable discussions utilising the care pathway concept and the result of the literature search. The care pathway implies an integrated care framework. A series of clinical and patient-oriented benchmarks along the care process were developed, focusi.. Read More»
  

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