How COVID-19 influenced MS Service in Hull – Implementation of Official Guidelines and Recommendations

All of our attendees carry out a piece of research in an area of MS clinical practice or treatment that interests them.

This snapshot, which was a runner up in the MS9 project awards, gives you a quick idea of what they found and why. If you want to learn more, just click through to the full poster, or follow the links within the snapshot.

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Aim

To evaluate:

• the impact that COVID-19 had on the MS service in Hull,
• how guidance was implemented
• what improvements could be made.

Headlines

• The MS service in Hull was affected by COVID across several domains.
• A change of practice plan was developed and implemented.
• Implementation of changes in unprecedented times is dependent on mental flexibility and proactive behaviours.

Key findings

• Clear actionable planning was put in place across 5 domains to address change:
  • staff redeployment / role changes
  • access to MS specialist doctors and nurses
  • access to treatment
  • safety monitoring
  • treatment decisions
• National guidance from the ABN, which evolved throughout the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, was followed.
• Some areas of improvement were identified.