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The MS-SUPPORT Study has generated several scientific publications and presentations, and received a prestigious research award. We expect that the current study will be published as one or more scientific manuscripts.

We welcome participating healthcare providers to be part of our future publications and presentations. If you are interested in joining our esteemed group of clinical investigators, please reach out to the study Principal Investigator, Nananda Col, MD, MPP, MPH, FACP, at MSstudy@sdmr.us to discuss possibilities.

Research awards

  • Herndon Award for Outstanding IJMSC Article, 2018. For article entitled: “Evaluation of a Novel Preference Assessment Tool for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Peer-reviewed Manuscripts

  • Col NF,Solomon AJ, Springmann V, Garbin C, Ionete C, Pbert L, Alvarez E, Tierman B, Hopson A, Kutz C, Berrios Morales I, Griffin C, Phillips G, Ngo L. Whose Preferences Matter? A Patient-Centered Approach for Eliciting Treatment Goals. Med Decis Making 2018; 38(1):44-55.
  • Col NFSolomon AJ, Springmann V, Ionete C, Alvarez E, Tierman B, Kutz C, Berrios Morales I, Griffin C, Ngo L, Jones DE, Phillips G, Pbert L. Evaluation of a Novel Preference Assessment Tool for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care, 2018;20:260-267.
  • Col NF, Alvarez E, Springmann V, Ionete C, Berrios Morales I, Solomon A, Kutz C, Griffin C, Tierman B, Livingston T, Patel M, van Leeuwen D, Ngo L, Pbert L. A Novel Tool to Improve Shared Decision Making and Adherence in Multiple Sclerosis: Development and Preliminary Testing. Medical Decision Making Policy & Practice. 2019;4(2):2381468319879134. Published 2019 Oct 16. doi:10.1177/2381468319879134

Scientific Presentations

  • Solomon AJ, Qu H, Springmann V, Ionete C, Berrios Morales I, Pbert L, Anthony WA, Griffin CF, Tierman BN, Hopson AN, Phillips GA, Col NF. Differences between Patients’ and Providers’ Treatment Goals for Therapeutic Decisions in Multiple Sclerosis and Implications for Communication. Presented at the 7th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, November 2, 2015, Washington, DC.
  • Col NF, Solomon A, Jones DE, Pbert L, Ionete C, Alvarez E, Berrios Morales I, Kutz C, Springmann V, Griffin C, Tierman B, Livingston T, Patel M, van Leeuwen D, Ngo L. Supporting Shared Decision Making for Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Providers: Sharing and Understanding Personal Preferences and Objectives Regarding Treatment (MS-SUPPORT). Presented at the National Quality Forum (NQF) Annual Conference, Next-Generation Innovator Abstract, Washington, DC. March 12-13, 2018.
  • Col NF, Solomon AJ, Springmann V, Ionete C, Alvarez E, Tierman B, Hopson A, Kutz C, Berrios Morales I, Griffin C, Ngo L, Jones DE, Phillips G, Pbert L. Evaluation of a Novel Preference Assessment Tool for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis; 9th International Shared Decision Making Conference, Lyon, France, July 4, 2017.