As neuroscience nurses, we know that what you see in your patient is not always the full picture. Sometimes you need to play detective and look for predictable symptoms to understand the whole patient.
For those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), their disease course and symptoms are variable, unpredictable and can fluctuate over time. As MS is an autoimmune disease, the attacks happen on the inside of the body – but so do many symptoms. These are typically termed the ‘invisible’ symptoms as others cannot see them.
Using interactive learning technology, this session will provide a fun and creative way to learn more about the hidden symptoms of MS. Through audience participation and connecting with cell phones, information will be shared in a real-time format on the common and less common symptoms of MS.
Often, people with MS are referred to our outpatient clinic for symptoms that are observed, not always subjective. By completing a thorough head to toe intake assessment, we cover questions from each discipline in our program teasing out hidden symptoms that are not necessarily obvious. By the end of the appointment, patients are usually scheduled with other therapists to manage their invisible symptoms.
Engaging with your cell phone is encouraged in this session – while learning about how this disease and symptoms impact their life. Get a short up-to-date review on invisible symptoms and the unseen side of MS.
