Improving the Convenience of Home-Based Interferon beta-la Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
- 1 June 1999
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
- Vol. 31 (3) , 174-179
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-199906000-00006
Abstract
Subcutaneous interferon beta-1a (Rebif) therapy has been recognized as a significant advance in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The drug is supplied as a solution in a ready-to-use prefilled syringe. Given the chronic nature of the disease, a convenient and simple drug delivery for self-administration improves patient management. Home-based therapy requires comprehensive knowledge of multiple sclerosis and a training and support program to ensure maximum convenience and independence for the patient. These result in high compliance with therapy and optimum response to treatment.Keywords
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