title: Self-management education in multiple sclerosis services.
abstract: This article discusses the benefit of providing good information and support networks for patients with multiple sclerosis. It reports the results of an audit examining the effectiveness of information programmes provided by MS specialist nurses and identifies patients' views on services promoting self-management. It demonstrates the advantages of such initiatives, emphasising their role in empowering patients, and could be used by nurses working with patients with other chronic conditions.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
authors.forename: Nikki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Embrey
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000451:nursing*; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012648:Self Care