Trekking Poles to Aid Multiple Sclerosis Walking Impairment

• Published in: International journal of MS care 2021-05, Vol.23 (3), p.135-141
• Main Authors: Cohen, Evan T., Huser, Sara, Barone, Kathleen, Barone, Donald A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1537-2073
• DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2020-064

Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, rehabilitation therapists, physical therapists, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the three subscales of the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale. 2) Compare and contrast the three assistive devices used in this study in terms of psychosocial impact, walking, and perceived fatigue. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Biosciences (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), Genentech (consulting fee), Helius Medical Technologies (consulting fee), Osmotica (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Evan T. Cohen, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Sara Huser, DO, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Kathleen Barone, BSN, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Donald A. Barone, DO, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financ