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Relapse prevalence, symptoms, and health care engagement: patient insights from the Multiple Sclerosis in America2017 survey
- Source :
- Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders; November 2018, Vol. 26 Issue: 1 p219-234, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- •Online survey of 5,300 MS patients, 50% moderately and 14% severely disabled.•1 in 5 reported > 2 relapses a year and 2/3 with serious relapse symptoms.•Those relapsing most often were least apt to contact their HCP.•Barriers to contact include lack of HCP helpfulness and medication effectiveness.•HCP follow-up was variable, yet significantly linked to patient satisfaction.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22110348
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs46863045
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2018.09.002