Contact patterns and costs of multiple sclerosis in the Swedish healthcare system—A population‐based quantitative study

Abstract Background The burden of disease for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and society is changing due to new treatments. Knowledge about the total need for care is necessary in relation to changing needs and new service models. Objective The aim of this study was to describe the contact pat...

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Published in:	Brain and Behavior
Main Authors:	Jonas Lind, Sofia Persson, Jonatan Vincent, Bertil Lindenfalk, Brant J. Oliver, Andrew D. Smith III, Boel Andersson Gäre
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2022-06-01
Subjects:	co‐production cost analysis healthcare utilization multiple sclerosis patient acceptance of health care primary health care
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2582

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