Treatment experience, burden and unmet needs (TRIBUNE) in MS study: results from Spain.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Karampampa, Korinna; Gustavsson, Anders; Miltenburger, Carolin; Mora, Sheila; Arbizu, Txomin
- Source
- Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Jun2012 Supplement, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p35-39. 5p. 2 Charts, 2 Graphs.
- Subject
- *MULTIPLE sclerosis treatment
*DISEASE relapse
*DISEASE progression
*VIRUS diseases
*MYELIN sheath diseases
- Language
- ISSN
- 1352-4585
The article presents a study that evaluates experiences and burdens encountered in treating multiple sclerosis (MS) in Spain. It describes the method of the study and provides an overview of the analysis and discussion of the outcome of the research. It notes the result of the study which indicates that the worsening disability and relapses can increase the burden of MS treatment, and suggests additional research to determine relationship between relapse rate reduction and long-term benefits.