Perspectives of participating neurologists and study nurses - Mixed-methods process evaluation of a web-based program for relapse management in multiple sclerosis (POWER@M2).
Mult Scler Relat DisordJul 25, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchNeurology
Lea Bremer, Julia Hickstein, Lisa Wenzel et al.
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In 30 seconds
The POWER@M2 study evaluated healthcare professionals' perspectives on a web-based program for relapse management in multiple sclerosis through a mixed-methods process evaluation. Conducted across 18 German MS centers with 160 participants, the study found that most neurologists preferred reserving high-dose glucocorticoids for severe relapses, while acknowledging informed patients' capability for self-medication.
Key findings
- Most neurologists opposed routine steroid use, reserving it for severe relapses.
- Informed patients were generally viewed as capable of safe self-medication.
- Study nurses reported mixed feedback, citing workload and the need for better guidance.
Why it matters
Understanding healthcare professionals' attitudes towards relapse management can inform strategies to enhance patient self-management and optimize treatment approaches in multiple sclerosis, potentially improving patient outcomes.