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ArticleNeurology. Clinical practice2013

Enhancing the quality of care for patients with multiple sclerosis through performance improvement CME.

Bruce A Cohen, Ben W Thrower, Carolyn A Berry, Stephanie A Stowell, William A Mencia, Rachel B Karcher

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Article in Neurology. Clinical practice, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Bruce A CohenDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.
Ben W ThrowerDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.
Carolyn A BerryDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.
Stephanie A StowellDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.
William A MenciaDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.
Rachel B KarcherDepartment of Neurology (BAC), Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Shepherd MS Institute (BWT), Atlanta, GA; Department of Population Health (CAB), New York University School of Medicine, New York; and Med-IQ (SAS, WAM, RBK), Baltimore, MD.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurodegenerative disease marked by a heterogeneous clinical presentation and disease course. Although improvements in the recognition and management of MS have been made in recent years, challenges remain due to the complex nature of the disease. Clinicians must remain current with their skills as knowledge surrounding MS care continues to advance. Here we report results of a performance improvement (PI) continuing medical education (CME) activity that was designed to promote evidence-based care of patients with MS. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in assessing disease-related complications, treating cognitive dysfunction, assessing adherence, and providing disease-related educational materials. These data support the role of PI CME in improving clinician practices that align with quality MS patient care.

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PMID29473625
PMCPMC5798514

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