A focus on secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS): challenges in diagnosis and definition

H Inojosa, U Proschmann, K Akgün, T Ziemssen - Journal of neurology, 2021 - Springer
Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is the second most common form of
multiple sclerosis (MS). One in two relapse remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients will …

Temperature sensitivity in multiple sclerosis: an overview of its impact on sensory and cognitive symptoms

A Christogianni, R Bibb, SL Davis, O Jay, M Barnett… - Temperature, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease characterized by
demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS). The exact cause of MS is still unknown; …

Diagnosis and management of secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis: time for change

J Oh, K Alikhani, T Bruno, V Devonshire… - Neurodegenerative …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Identifying the transition of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) to the secondary-
progressive MS form remains a clinical challenge due to the gradual nature of the transition …

Disease progression in multiple sclerosis: a literature review exploring patient perspectives

EG Celius, H Thompson, M Pontaga… - Patient preference …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Multiple sclerosis (MS) prognosis is often uncertain. This literature review considers
patients' understanding of, and perspectives on, MS progression to better comprehend the …

Conceptualization, use, and outcomes associated with compassion in the care of people with multiple sclerosis: a scoping review

R Simpson, S Posa, T Bruno, S Simpson… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Objective Compassion is widely regarded as an important component of high-quality
healthcare. However, its conceptualization, use, and associated outcomes in the care of …

Communication between persons with multiple sclerosis and their health care providers: A scoping review

CM Thompson, MD Pulido, S Babu, N Zenzola… - Patient Education and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives This study undertakes a scoping review of research about communication
between persons with MS and their health care providers. Design PubMed, PsycInfo …

Multiple challenges for people after transitioning to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study

A Bogosian, M Morgan, R Moss-Morris - BMJ open, 2019 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Transitioning to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is demanding
for both patients and healthcare professionals. The particular challenges and the ways …

Conversion to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: patient awareness and needs. Results from an online survey in Italy and Germany

A Solari, AM Giovannetti, A Giordano… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Background: Few studies have investigated the experiences of patients around the
conversion to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). ManTra is a mixed-method …

Approaches and challenges in the diagnosis and management of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a Central Eastern European perspective from healthcare …

A Boyko, C Therapontos, D Horakova… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is a debilitating condition characterized by
gradual worsening after an initial relapsing disease course. Despite the recent advances in …

Two sides to every story: perspectives from four patients and a healthcare professional on multiple sclerosis disease progression

J Burtchell, K Fetty, K Miller, K Minden, D Kantor - Neurology and Therapy, 2019 - Springer
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive disease and many patients transition from
an initial relapsing–remitting course to a secondary progressive pattern. Accurate …