32nd International Conference on Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis
Theme: Evidence, Equity, and Sustainability in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: Empowering people and building the future of personalised care
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Day 1, Thursday, June 17
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09:00-16:00 | Community Day
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Community Day (for people with MS and those who support them), in conjunction with MS Ireland.
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11:30-13:00 | PhD Community Meeting
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13:00-15:00 | Teaching Courses
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Teaching Course 1
Teaching Course 2
Teaching Course 3
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15:30-18:00 | SIGs Meetings
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SIG Mobility
SIG Mood & Cognition
SIG Occupation
SIG Patient Empowerment
SIG Communication & Swallowing
SIG Bladder, Bowel and Sexuality
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Welcome Event
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Day 2, Friday, June 18
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Registration and badge pick-up
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Conference Opening and Opening Lecture
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Session 1: Generating evidence of effectiveness and clinical implementation
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Keyword: Evidence
This session will explore “evidence” in its broadest sense, recognising the value of research evidence, practice-based evidence, service evaluations, audits, innovation, and real-world clinical experience. We welcome discussions on demonstrating effectiveness, implementing evidence into practice, and understanding what works, for whom, and in what contexts.
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Morning coffee break and exhibition
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Poster Presentation
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Session 2: Improving equity to access care and participate in research
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Keyword: Equity
This session will focus on ensuring fair access to rehabilitation services, opportunities for research participation, and possibilities to shape the future of care. The session will highlight approaches that address under-representation, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen meaningful partnership with people with MS through co-design, involvement, and engagement in research and service development.
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Lunch break and exhibition
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Session 3: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research and clinical practice
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Keywords: PPIE
While PPIE is becoming more commonplace during the development, conduct, and dissemination of research, it is still far from ubiquitous in MS rehabilitation. Therefore, moving beyond discussion of its importance, this session will explore practical examples of how people with MS can help shape research priorities, outcomes, services, and innovation. Delegates will have opportunities to learn from successful partnerships, reflect on challenges, and consider how involvement can be embedded more effectively across research and clinical practice.
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Industry Session
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Afternoon coffee break and exhibition
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Session 4: Improving design and delivery of personalised care
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Keywords: Personalised care
While personalised care will be discussed across the conference, this session will explore the future of personalised rehabilitation, including how we can better detect, monitor, and manage progression, understand individual needs and priorities, and tailor interventions to maximise participation and quality of life. It will also focus on how personalised interventions can be evaluated in research.
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Poster viewing & discussion
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All poster presenters stand next to their poster.
During the RiMS conference all poster presenters stand next to their poster twice: once on Friday and once on Saturday. This to increase engagement and opportunities to interact.
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RiMS General Assembly
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Conference Dinner
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Day 3, Saturday, June 19
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Coffee break
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Opening
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Welcome and Introduction to Day 2 Sessions and Chairs
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Session 5: Sustainability in MS rehabilitation
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Keyword: Sustainability
This session will examine how rehabilitation can remain effective, accessible, and resilient in the face of financial, workforce, and resource pressures. Topics may include innovative models of care, prevention, prehabilitation, brain health, environmental sustainability, and approaches that create lasting benefits for people with MS while supporting long-term service viability.
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Poster Presentation
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Morning coffee break and exhibition
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Session 6: Advances and innovation in symptom management
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Keywords: Symptom management
This session will focus on areas of high importance to people with MS and healthcare services, including invisible symptoms such as fatigue and less frequently discussed symptoms such as bladder and bowel dysfunction. While digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to feature across different sessions, this session will specifically explore how these technologies can support the assessment, delivery, and monitoring of rehabilitation
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Invited Lecture
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Platform Presentations
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Round Table Discussion
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The invited lecturer and platform presenters join the discussion.
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Living with MS
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Poster viewing & discussion
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All poster presenters stand next to their poster.
During the RiMS conference all poster presenters stand next to their poster twice: once on Friday and once on Saturday. This to increase engagement and opportunities to interact.
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Conference Awards
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Honorary Lecture
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Conference Closing
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Light Lunch
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