Work Package 9:

The overall objective is to enhance understanding of the concepts of risk and risk-based screening and provide MS with recommendations for assessing the potential integration of these approaches into their screening programs.

Specific objectives are as follows:

1) Review and assess proposed approaches and available tools for risk stratification;

2) Share knowledge, best practices and risk-assessment tools for organising and implementing risk-based interventions;

3) Define relevant scenarios for cost-effectiveness modelling, identify pertinent research questions, and prioritise clinical questions for guideline development;

4) Evaluate available resources per the existing healthcare system and the values, preferences, and social norms of the target population;

5) Propose and develop suitable communication strategies and tools for healthcare professionals and the general public.