Argentinean Consensus Guidelines On The Identification And Clinical Care Of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Introduction. The identification, diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) show significant differences between health care professionals in Argentina.Aim. To provide consensus recommendations on the management of patients with SPMS in Argentina to optimize patient care.Development. A panel of expert neurologists from Argentina dedicated to the diagnosis and care of multiple sclerosis patients gathered during 2019 and 2020 to carry out a consensus recommendation on the diagnosis and treatment of SPMS patients in Argentina. To achieve consensus, the methodology of 'formal consensus-RAND/UCLA method' was used. Recommendations were established based on published evidence and the expert opinion. Recommendations focused on how to define SPMS and how to follow SPMS patients.Conclusion. The recommendations of this consensus guidelines attempt to optimize the care of SPMS patients in Argentina.