7 research outputs found
Caracterização das disfunçÔes urinĂĄrias em pacientes com esclerose mĂșltipla atendidas no ambulatĂłrio de esclerose mĂșltipla do Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Adaptação e validação para o portuguĂȘs do Brasil da Escala de Avaliação da Incapacidade Funcional em crianças com dor crĂŽnica
Mapeamento, inventĂĄrio e priorização de riscos assistenciais do macroprocesso anestĂ©sico do serviço de anestesia e medicina perioperatĂłria (SAMPE), na unidade do bloco cirĂșrgico (UBC) do Hospital de ClĂnicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
Caracterização das disfunçÔes urinĂĄrias em pacientes com esclerose mĂșltipla atendidas no ambulatĂłrio de esclerose mĂșltipla do Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Patientsâ satisfaction with and views about treatment with disease-modifying drugs in multiple sclerosis
ABSTRACT Objective 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 patientsâ satisfaction with the treatment must be taken into consideration. Methods Individual interview with patients with MS regarding their satisfaction and points of view on the treatment with DMDs. Results 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. Conclusion Parameters for improving treatment in MS must include efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction with the given DMD