Tag: WA

Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Characterizing Activities of Daily Living in MS Patients with Processing Speed Scores Above and below a Threshold Previously Shown to Predict Employment Status

Background: Cognitive impairment can occur early in the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) and worsen progressively over time, impacting...

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Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Physical Activity Vital Sign in Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Exercise is Medicine is a global health initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical...

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Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Empowering Patients through Technology to Manage and Track Symptoms of MS

Background: Symptom management, an important component of MS care, can be achieved by using a patient app tool to manage symptoms and...

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Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Health and Wellness Needs Reported to Influence Quality of Life in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, a Qualitative Investigation

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive neurological disease diagnosed commonly between 20-50 years of age, with over...

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Poster-Programs

Continued Expansion of a Multiple Sclerosis Pharmacy Program

Background: Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) launched a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Pharmacy Program in June 2014 to support patients on...

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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-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

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-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-Psychosocial Factors

Identifying Behavioral Targets to Reduce Missed Multiple Sclerosis-Related Appointments: Potential Implications for Interventions

Background: Missed appointments without cancellation or “no shows” can cause disruptions in necessary healthcare services, which can be...

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