title: Multiple sclerosis.
abstract: RESEARCH EVIDENCE indicates that disease-specific nurse specialists can produce significant benefits for patients' clinical outcomes, their quality of life and for the NHS budget. Various studies into the use of specialist nurses in caring for patients with cancer, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis (MS) reported reductions in the need for urgent outpatient appointments and hospitalisation ( Campion 1996 , Jahanshahi et al 1994 , Walquist 1984 ); improved rehabilitation ( Sitzia et al 1998 ) and adherence to treatment ( Mohr et al 1999 ); and increased patient satisfaction and well-being ( MacMahon and Thomas 1998 , Winters et al 1989 ).
authors.affiliation: Ruislip Manor.
authors.forename: Corinne
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Swainger