A multicenter, prospective, quasi-experimental evaluation study of a patient education program to foster multiple sclerosis self-management competencies

2014 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine Feicke ◽  
Ulrike Spörhase ◽  
Jürgen Köhler ◽  
Claudia Busch ◽  
Markus Wirtz
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Experimental Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Clinical Evaluation of the Impact of a Patient Education Program

1990 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Garrard ◽  
Lucy Mullen ◽  
Judy Ostrom Joynes ◽  
LeANN McNeil ◽  
Donnell D. Etzwiler
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

A 5-day patient education program, taught on an outpatient basis, was evaluated to determine its effect on metabolic control as reflected by glycosylated hemoglobin test values. A quasi- experimental design was used, consisting of a pretest, a posttest, and a follow-up assessment made approximately 6 months after the posttest. The 72 experimental and 324 comparison subjects all had insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), were between 14 and 78 years of age, and had a duration of diabetes ranging from 1 to 20 years. The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in Hb A1 values from pre- to posttest and sustained these posttest levels upon follow-up, although not at statistically significant levels. The comparison group showed no pre- to posttest difference, but demon strated an improvement from posttest to follow-up assessment.

Patient education program to enhance decision autonomy in multiple sclerosis relapse management: a randomized-controlled trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Köpke ◽  
J Kasper ◽  
I Mühlhauser ◽  
M Nübling ◽  
C Heesen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Disability Status

Background Contrary to strong recommendations for high-dose intravenous corticosteroid treatment for relapses in multiple sclerosis (MS), uncertainty remains about most aspects of relapse management. Oral corticosteroids administered by physicians or patients themselves or no corticosteroids also appear justifiable. Objective To evaluate an education program that aims to involve patients with MS in decisions on relapse management. Methods In three German MS centers, 150 patients with relapsing MS were randomly assigned to a single, 4-h group session or a standard information leaflet. The primary outcome measure was the proportion of relapses with oral or no corticosteroid therapy as an indicator of patient autonomy in treatment decision making. Other outcomes included perceived decision autonomy, quality of life, and disability status. Results In the intervention group (IG), 108/139 (78%) relapses were treated with oral or no corticosteroids compared with 101/179 (56%) in the control group; P < 0.0001. Patients’ perceived autonomy of treatment decision making was significantly higher in the IG; P < 0.0001. Quality of life, disability status, and adverse events of corticosteroid therapies were comparable. Conclusion The patient education program led to more autonomous decision making in patients with relapsing MS. Relevant changes in relapse management were observed.

Implementation of a patient education program on multiple sclerosis relapse management

2012 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Köpke ◽  
Tanja Richter ◽  
Jürgen Kasper ◽  
Ingrid Mühlhauser ◽  
Peter Flachenecker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse ◽  
Patient Education Program
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