Abstracts

Poster-Neurophysiology; Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry

Longitudinal Olfactory Patterns in Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review and Implications for Use in Management of Disease

Background: Previous studies reviewing the presence of olfactory dysfunction (OD) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have focused on the prevalence...

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Poster-Psychosocial Factors

Establishing the Test-Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of the Multiple Sclerosis Resiliency Scale (MSRS)

Background: The Multiple Sclerosis Resiliency Scale (MSRS) is the first measure designed to assess the factors connected to resilience...

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Poster-Programs

Impact of a Virtual Wellness Program on Quality-of-Life Measures for Patients Living with MS during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: Patients with MS are vulnerable to the effects of lack of physical activity caused by stay-at-home orders with the COVID-19...

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Poster-Programs

Regional MS Summit to Improve Access to High Quality MS Care

Background: In 2006, the Greater Northwest Healthcare Provider Council (HPC) of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) identified a...

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Poster-Neurophysiology; Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry

Negative Dual Task Effects Can be Similar in People with Multiple Sclerosis and Controls, but Depend on Processing Time, Not Single Task Performance

Background: Activities of daily living demand simultaneous performance of two or more tasks. Dual task effect (DTE) is the relative change...

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Poster-Programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence of Healthcare Professionals Participating in the Echo MS Program

Background: ECHO MS is a videoconference-based education and case-consultation program that seeks to expand MS expertise. In Fall 2020, the...

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Poster-Programs

Improving MS Care through Educational Outreach to Generalists

Background: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) need expert, comprehensive care. However, many people with MS receive care from generalist...

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Poster-Programs

National MS Society Black MS Experience Summit, a Culturally Responsive Virtual Education Program for People Affected By MS

Background: Expanding resources to everyone affected by MS requires increased diversity and inclusion. The Black MS Community voiced the...

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Poster-Programs

National MS Society Ask an MS Expert Offers Virtual Education Programing for People Affected By MS

Background: The Society empowers people affected by MS to solve everyday challenges by informing and connecting them to what they need,...

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Poster-Programs

National MS Society Facebook Community Offers Connection and Virtual Education Options for People Affected By MS

Background: COVID-19 required the transition from in-person programming to virtual options. Understanding the importance of peer-to-peer...

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