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Global overview of multiple sclerosis care units: an international cross-sectional survey

  • By

  • Per Soelberg Sörensen

  • Paola F. Zaratin

  • Mario Alberto Battaglia

  • Gilles Edan

  • Sara Samadzadeh

  • Letizia Leocani

  • Jefferson Becker

  • Jose Flores

  • Fernando Hamuy

  • Edgardo Cristiano

  • Liliana Patrucco

  • Xavier Montalbán

  • Hans-Peter Hartung

  • Giancarlo Comi

  • Oscar F. Fernandez

  • June 3, 2026

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    The survey assessed 198 MS centers across 38 countries, focusing on their structure, resources, and adherence to multidisciplinary care standards.

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    A dual classification system categorized MSCUs into type I and II based on fulfillment of predefined structural and functional criteria.

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    Regional disparities were evident, with Western Europe showing higher adoption of operational data systems compared to Latin America.

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    The study found that higher national GDP and health expenditure correlated with better MSCU classification and care quality.

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    The findings support the need for benchmarking and targeted capacity-building to improve MS care globally, particularly in under-represented regions.

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Global overview of multiple sclerosis care units: an international cross-sectional survey

  • by Per Soelberg Sörensen, Paola F. Zaratin, Mario Alberto Battaglia, Gilles Edan, Sara Samadzadeh, Letizia Leocani, Jefferson Becker, Jose Flores, Fernando Hamuy, Edgardo Cristiano, Liliana Patrucco, Xavier Montalbán, Hans-Peter Hartung, Giancarlo Comi, Oscar F. Fernandez

  • June 3, 2026

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