Abstract
Objective: To provide recommendations on the use of disease-modifying agents in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS) and to ensure that treatment will be available to those patients who may benefit. Methods: An initial draft of the consensus statement was prepared by the Steering Committee and amended in the light of written comments from a group of MS specialists. At a subsequent workshop, the wording of the consensus statement was discussed, modified if necessary, and the participants indicated their level of support using an electronic voting system. A new draft of the statement was then sent to a much larger group of international opinion leaders in MS for further comment. Results: A number of statements were agreed, which outline the criteria for consideration of disease-modifying therapy for MS and recommendations for treatment. Each statement was accepted completely, or with only minor reservations by 95% or more of those present at the workshop. Conclusions: Periodic reviews and modifications to the statement will be required, as new approaches to the treatment of MS and other therapeutic agents become available.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-23 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Multiple Sclerosis Journal |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Consensus
- Glatiramer acetate
- Interferon beta
- Multiple sclerosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology