Title |
Patients’ satisfaction with and views about treatment with disease-modifying drugs in multiple sclerosis
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Published in |
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, August 2016
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DOI | 10.1590/0004-282x20160091 |
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Authors |
Caroline Vieira Spessotto, Hanaie Cavalli, Audred Cristina Biondo Eboni, Rafael Berlezi Machado, Analara Munardi Mousquer, Lara Both Palazzo, Alessandro Finkelsztejn, Marcus Vinicius Magno Goncalves, Henry Koiti Sato, Fabio Siquineli, Yara Dadalti Fragoso |
Abstract |
The treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with disease-modifying-drugs (DMDs) is evolving and new drugs are reaching the market. Efficacy and safety aspects of the drugs are crucial, but the patients' satisfaction with the treatment must be taken into consideration. Individual interview with patients with MS regarding their satisfaction and points of view on the treatment with DMDs. One hundred and twenty eight patients attending specialized MS Units in five different cities were interviewed. Over 80% of patients were very satisfied with the drugs in use regarding convenience and perceived benefits. The only aspect scoring lesser values was tolerability. Parameters for improving treatment in MS must include efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction with the given DMD. |
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Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
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Spain | 1 | 5% |
Unknown | 19 | 95% |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 25% |
Student > Master | 3 | 15% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 2 | 10% |
Student > Bachelor | 2 | 10% |
Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 10% |
Other | 3 | 15% |
Unknown | 3 | 15% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 7 | 35% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 15% |
Neuroscience | 3 | 15% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 5% |
Computer Science | 1 | 5% |
Other | 1 | 5% |
Unknown | 4 | 20% |