Kaye Hooper is a specialist MS nurse of 25 years and has worked as the MS Nurse Consultant at the MS Clinic at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. Prior to this, her nursing career saw her in the USA, West Africa and also East Africa. She is a founding Board member of the International Organisation of MS Nurses and founding president of MS Nurses Australasia.

This podcast highlights the vital role that the MS nurses can play in your own journey with MS. They provide invaluable support and specialist clinical advice and are passionate about supporting symptom management, improving quality of life, educating and empowering people with MS. But as Kaye discusses, the MS nurses are also often intricately involved in research projects.

To find an MS Nurse, please contact your local MS Clinic, nearest MS State Society or MS Nurses Australasia.

More resources:

• MS Nurse Insights (MS Australia)
• Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurses in Australia 2017 - Report (MS Australia)
• Support & Services (MS Australia)

This podcast reflects one individual’s experience with MS and does not take into account the varied nature of MS. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of MS Research Australia or MS Starts Here. It may contain opinions and advice about scientific studies, diagnosis, medications and treatments that are not applicable to your circumstances or your MS and should not take the place of professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are concerned about any of the topics within this podcast please seek advice from your medical team. If you would like further information on any topics of MS research that might be touched on here, visit www.msra.org.au or feel free to contact the MS Research Australia team on 1300 356 467 or [email protected] with your questions.