Access to MS Nurse Care and Health Outcomes in Australians with MS
A study found that 31.5% of Australians with MS lacked access to MS nurse care. Those without access were generally older, had a longer disease duration, were more likely male, less educated, and lived in remote areas. They exhibited worse health outcomes, such as higher disability levels and lower quality of life, with effect sizes between 10% and 24%.
- Tags
- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Limited
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
These findings highlight the significant impact of MS nurse access on health outcomes for people with MS, suggesting that healthcare access is critical for managing the disease effectively.
What this does not prove
The data did not establish causal relationships; the findings are based on an observational analysis, limiting the ability to infer direct effects of nurse access on health outcomes.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-09-28
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- Australians with MS
- Size of effect
- 10% to 24%
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceCross-Sectional Study of Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Care in Australia: Patterns of Access, Improved Health Outcomes, and Recommendations: Part 1. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2025-054
Supporting passages (8)
study designPublication types: Journal Article
subjectsData were collected from 1417 Australians with MS on MS nurse access and health outcomes
populationMETHODS: Data were collected from 1417 Australians with MS on MS nurse access and health outcomes, including disability, severity of 13 symptoms, health-related quality of life, and treatment.
findingsA substantial proportion of people with MS in Australia do not have access to MS nurse care and have less favorable health outcomes.
effect sizeThe effect sizes of the mean ratios ranged from 10% to 24%.
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-28
limitationsTitle: Cross-Sectional Study of Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Care in Australia: Patterns of Access, Improved Health Outcomes, and Recommendations: Part 1.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
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