Development and Evaluation of a Web-based Programme on Relapse Management for People With Multiple Sclerosis

"The intervention will be designed as an individualized, dialogue-based system that will provide PwMS coordinated, individually tailored information based on the software platform broca®. The intervention programme will consist of three sections:~1. EBPI/decision aid (five modules plus decision aid in case of an acute relapse) provided by the broca® programme. The key element of the EBPI/decision aid is the information on glucocorticosteroids for the treatment of acute relapses.~2. A webinar led via WebEx by a trained MS nurse with questioning/chat session (approx. 60-75min).~3. A supervised chat room provided via the DMSG (https://www.dmsg.de/ms-connect). In addition, email reminders will be used to enhance involvement of participants."

Participants in the control group will have access to web-based information material offered via the same platform (broca®) in addition to usual care. The control group intervention will be based on material of the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG) on relapse management. The programme will accompany the participants over a period of 4 weeks and a reminder system with neutral e-mail reminders will be used to promote the use of the programme.