Implementation of a patient education program on multiple sclerosis relapse management

2012 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Köpke ◽  
Tanja Richter ◽  
Jürgen Kasper ◽  
Ingrid Mühlhauser ◽  
Peter Flachenecker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse ◽  
Patient Education Program

Patient education program to enhance decision autonomy in multiple sclerosis relapse management: a randomized-controlled trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Köpke ◽  
J Kasper ◽  
I Mühlhauser ◽  
M Nübling ◽  
C Heesen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Disability Status

Background Contrary to strong recommendations for high-dose intravenous corticosteroid treatment for relapses in multiple sclerosis (MS), uncertainty remains about most aspects of relapse management. Oral corticosteroids administered by physicians or patients themselves or no corticosteroids also appear justifiable. Objective To evaluate an education program that aims to involve patients with MS in decisions on relapse management. Methods In three German MS centers, 150 patients with relapsing MS were randomly assigned to a single, 4-h group session or a standard information leaflet. The primary outcome measure was the proportion of relapses with oral or no corticosteroid therapy as an indicator of patient autonomy in treatment decision making. Other outcomes included perceived decision autonomy, quality of life, and disability status. Results In the intervention group (IG), 108/139 (78%) relapses were treated with oral or no corticosteroids compared with 101/179 (56%) in the control group; P < 0.0001. Patients’ perceived autonomy of treatment decision making was significantly higher in the IG; P < 0.0001. Quality of life, disability status, and adverse events of corticosteroid therapies were comparable. Conclusion The patient education program led to more autonomous decision making in patients with relapsing MS. Relevant changes in relapse management were observed.

scholarly journals Dietary Interventions in Multiple Sclerosis: Development and Pilot-Testing of an Evidence Based Patient Education Program

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e0165246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Riemann-Lorenz ◽  
Marlene Eilers ◽  
Gloria von Geldern ◽  
Karl-Heinz Schulz ◽  
Sascha Köpke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Pilot Testing ◽  
Patient Education Program

A Pre-Hospital Patient Education Program Improves Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2074-2081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy A. Brown ◽  
Paul R. Burton ◽  
Kalai Shaw ◽  
Brittany Smith ◽  
Shelley Maffescioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Hospital Patient ◽  
Patient Education Program

scholarly journals Impact of a Patient Education Program on Disparities in Kidney Transplant Evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 648-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel E. Patzer ◽  
Jennie P. Perryman ◽  
Stephen Pastan ◽  
Sandra Amaral ◽  
Julie A. Gazmararian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Transplant Evaluation
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