title: Case management model for a community-based multiple sclerosis clinic.
abstract: This article describes the process from inception to successful operation of a case management model of a community-based multiple sclerosis clinic. The article includes information regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical manifestations of multiple sclerosis. The assessment, planning, and intervention stages of the process are explained, and a case study of one clinic patient is provided.
authors.affiliation: Armstrong Atlantic State University, USA.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Taggart
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Banner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D019090:Case Management; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D012648:Self Care