Key Insights from ECTRIMS 2024: Brain Health, Self-Advocacy, and Patient Testimonies in MS Care

Key Insights from ECTRIMS 2024: Brain Health, Self-Advocacy, and Patient Testimonies in MS Care

25/10/2024
Karolina Kowalska
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 Three insightful presentations shed light on the importance of brain health, self-management, and the powerful personal experiences of patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS). These talks emphasize patient-centered care, the critical role of healthcare professionals, and the empowerment of individuals with MS to take an active role in managing their condition. Each presentation offers unique perspectives and practical strategies for improving patient outcomes.

The Evidence of Brain Health in MS: Insights from Erin Wilkinson

Erin Wilkinson,from the Cleveland Clinic, presented compelling strategies for preserving brain health in MS patients. Her focus on neurological reserve and neuroplasticity underscored the importance of physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and lifestyle modifications. She emphasized that early intervention and continuous brain health monitoring are key to slowing MS progression and improving long-term outcomes for patients.
The Evidence of Brain Health in MS: Insights from Erin Wilkinson
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Who is Erin


Erin Wilkinson is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Multiple Sclerosis at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. where she has been in practice since 2020. She is compassionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with MS as well as inspiring patients to live their best life. She is active in several research studies and provides the most up to date information and education to her patients. She is involved in several professional organizations, community engagements, as well as being committed to providing MS education through lectures to healthcare teams involved in caring for patients with MS. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019 from Indiana State University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences in 2009. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, EDSS Certified, and is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse through the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses.

Linking Self Advocacy & Self-Management in MS to the MS Nurse Competency

Mavis Ayer, Lead MS Nurse, delivered an impactful presentation on self-advocacy and self-management in MS. By linking these concepts to the MS Nurse Competency Framework, she demonstrated how empowering patients to understand and communicate their needs can lead to better management of their condition.
Linking Self Advocacy & Self-Management in MS to the MS Nurse Competency
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Who is Mavis

Mavis Ayer is a highly experienced and dedicated Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Clinical Specialist with a strong commitment to enhancing patient care and improving the overall patient journey. With a keen focus on patient care and service development, she plays a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting new nurses within the multiple sclerosis (MS) services.

An analytical thinker, Mavis regularly provides expert advice to the relevant industries and is a sought-after speaker at both national and international conferences. Her expertise spans a wide range of topics related to multiple sclerosis, where she is known for delivering insightful and impactful presentations.

Mavis also served as the Co-Chair of the United Kingdom Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse Association (UKMSSNA), an organisation that actively influences local, national, and international healthcare policies related to MS. Her contributions to the field are well-recognized, with several publications in the British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (BJNN) and numerous poster presentations on patient management in neurology.

She is a Florence Nightingale Scholar and an alumna of the Windsor Emerging Strategic Leadership programme.

Testimonial from Catalina Cádiz: A Nurse Living with MS

In this inspiring presentation, Catalina Cádiz shares her journey as both a nurse and a person living with multiple sclerosis.
Testimonial from Catalina Cádiz: A Nurse Living with MS


Who is Catalina

Nurse Catalina Cádiz shared her inspiring personal testimony as both a healthcare professional and a person living with MS.

Diagnosed in 2014, Catalina discussed the challenges of balancing her career with managing her MS.

Her testimony highlighted the value of resilience and adaptability, showing how MS patients can maintain a fulfilling life through stress management, lifestyle changes, and a strong support network.

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