125 Towards an optimal multiple sclerosis patient case-load for a full-time MSologist

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Introduction Strategy, evidence and anticipation should underpin workforce-planning. Aim To estimate a sustainable patient-caseload (PCL) for a full-time equivalent MS specialist neurologist (FTE-MSologist). Methods Hypothetically, an FTE-MSologist refers to 10-MSology-related programmed activities per week. We considered three service models (core, aspirational, alternative/DGH) with differing frequency, duration and content of patient consultations and monitoring. We computed the ideal number of new patients and existing patients, for each scenario, from detailed qualitative interviews with 4 MSologists at different NHS Trusts. Computations assumed all 3 scenarios had common support from MS nurses (@315 PLwMS/FTE MS nurse), MS coordinators, neuroradiology, neuropharmacist and administration. Results Estimates for 1-FTE-MSologist/year/service model were: Core: new-PCL=81 (range=46–115); existing- PCL=798 (range=672–923). Aspirational: new-PCL=21 (range=28–69); existing-PCL=481 (range=401–561). Alternative/DGH: new-PCL=89 (range=51–126); existing-PCL=874 (range=733–1015). Conclusions These MS PCL/FTE-MSologist estimates enable future NHS manpower planning to optimally staff specialist MS services. It is notable that few (if any) UK MS services have the support considered pre- requisite. Much of the direct clinical care work undertaken is “unseen” and not formally job-planned. These results have significant implications formal time and motion studies may be required to improve estimates’ accuracy. Support.Karen Bateman was supported by Novartis. Disclosures: See poster g.giovannoni@qmul.ac.uk

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