MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany
Abstract Background The quality of treatment is especially critical in the context of complex and chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The Brain Health Initiative, an independent international consortium of neurologists, reached a consensus on time-based quality standards prioritizing b...
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| author | Isabel Voigt Katja Akgün Hernan Inojosa Judith Haas Herbert Temmes Sven G. Meuth Gavin Giovannoni Tjalf Ziemssen |
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| description | Abstract Background The quality of treatment is especially critical in the context of complex and chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The Brain Health Initiative, an independent international consortium of neurologists, reached a consensus on time-based quality standards prioritizing brain health-focused care for people with MS. Objectives To gain deeper insights into the transferability of these quality standards to a specific area, we conducted a survey among MS experts across various MS centers in Germany. Methods Participants were asked about time frames considered high standards and those currently being implemented in daily routine based on their experience. Results The results reveal a large gap between ideal conceptions and their adaptation in the real world, mostly due to a lack of resources. Conclusions Nevertheless, these guidelines and recommendations can be aspired to as ideals. Consensual and inclusive clinical pathways complemented by measurable quality indicators are needed to improve care and approach these ideals. Neither exists in the current management of MS. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9d4cf623da144d459032041e49ad593e2025-08-20T02:22:25ZengBMCNeurological Research and Practice2524-34892024-11-01611910.1186/s42466-024-00333-4MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in GermanyIsabel Voigt0Katja Akgün1Hernan Inojosa2Judith Haas3Herbert Temmes4Sven G. Meuth5Gavin Giovannoni6Tjalf Ziemssen7Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU DresdenCenter of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU DresdenCenter of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU DresdenDMSG BundesverbandDMSG BundesverbandDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-UniversityThe Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of LondonCenter of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU DresdenAbstract Background The quality of treatment is especially critical in the context of complex and chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The Brain Health Initiative, an independent international consortium of neurologists, reached a consensus on time-based quality standards prioritizing brain health-focused care for people with MS. Objectives To gain deeper insights into the transferability of these quality standards to a specific area, we conducted a survey among MS experts across various MS centers in Germany. Methods Participants were asked about time frames considered high standards and those currently being implemented in daily routine based on their experience. Results The results reveal a large gap between ideal conceptions and their adaptation in the real world, mostly due to a lack of resources. Conclusions Nevertheless, these guidelines and recommendations can be aspired to as ideals. Consensual and inclusive clinical pathways complemented by measurable quality indicators are needed to improve care and approach these ideals. Neither exists in the current management of MS.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-024-00333-4Multiple sclerosisDisease managementQuality indicatorsSurvey |
| spellingShingle | Isabel Voigt Katja Akgün Hernan Inojosa Judith Haas Herbert Temmes Sven G. Meuth Gavin Giovannoni Tjalf Ziemssen MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany Neurological Research and Practice Multiple sclerosis Disease management Quality indicators Survey |
| title | MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany |
| title_full | MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany |
| title_fullStr | MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany |
| title_full_unstemmed | MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany |
| title_short | MS brain health quality standards: a survey on the reality in clinical practice in Germany |
| title_sort | ms brain health quality standards a survey on the reality in clinical practice in germany |
| topic | Multiple sclerosis Disease management Quality indicators Survey |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-024-00333-4 |
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