Multiple System Atrophy health and social care professionals' survey

4.Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects adult men and women. Degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain cause widespread physical problems. These include difficulties in movement, speech and autonomic body functions like blood pressure or bladder control.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust provides support and information to those affected by this disease and is working to raise awareness among health and social care professionals and in the general population.

This survey is anonymous, unless you voluntarily provide your email address at the end. No one, including the researcher, will attempt to identify you with your responses. Your participation is voluntary and should take around fifteen minutes to complete. You may choose to stop responding at any time, or to skip any questions that you do not want to answer.

If you have any queries, please contact Neil Hunter on 020 7940 4666 or neil.hunter@msatrust.org.uk
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1.Please indicate your discipline from the list below:
2.Geographical Location
3.How often do you access information on neurological conditions?
4.Which of the following sources do you use for accessing information about neurological conditions?
Often
Not often
Never
Professional journals
Professional magazines
Neurological Alliance website
Professional websites (e.g. NHS Choices, BMJ)
Charity websites for each condition
5.Which specific magazines/websites do you regularly read to access information about neurological conditions?
6.Are you aware of the disease, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)?
7.Have you heard of the Multiple System Atrophy Trust (formerly the Sarah Matheson Trust)?
8.How many people per 100,000 do you think are affected by MSA in the UK?
9.Have you ever treated a patient with MSA or suspected MSA?