Explaining the dimensions of specific competence in training specialist nurses in multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study

Abstract

The complexity of multiple sclerosis (MS) due to psychological, emotional, physical, family, and social dimensions complicates the care of these patients. MS patients need hospitalizations and long-term care to treat and control the progression of the disease. Therefore, the competence of caring for MS patients is one of the important issues in clinical nursing.

Keywords

• competence
• multiple sclerosis
• nurse
• patients
• qualitative study