Knowledge of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis About Their Disease and Prevention of Complications

KAPUCU S., Akkus Y., Akdemir N.

JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.28, no.3, pp.362-375, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.362-375
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease with progressive pathology that results in symptoms that affect, or potentially affect, all aspects of living. It is important to evaluate the knowledge of multiple sclerosis patients regarding their disease and provide education so that these patients' problems can be prevented.