Benchmarking best practice in relapse management of multiple sclerosis
Nikki Embrey Clinical Nurse Specialist (MS), North Staffordshire Hospital Trust, Stoke-on-Trent
Claire Lowndes MS Specialist Nurse, North Staffordshire Hospital Trust, Stoke-on-Trent
Richard Warner MS Specialist Nurse, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
The Midlands multiple sclerosis (MS) nurse group developed a benchmark for relapse management in MS, using the framework outlined in the DoH document Essence of Care (DoH 2001). The authors discuss the benchmarking process and demonstrate how specialist nurses can collaboratively establish best practice and influence the quality of care. The potential benefits of applying the benchmarking process to relapse management are discussed. Good practice for management of patients with relapsing MS has been developed.
Nursing Standard.
17, 22, 38-42.
doi: 10.7748/ns2003.02.17.22.38.c3345
Correspondence
nikki.embrey@nstaffsh.wmids.co.uk
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