MS Ireland Poll Results:
June 2011
"MS Ireland would like to ask you about ideas for a ‘lapel pin’ we would like to produce and sell. Which one is your preference? If you have other ideas, go to our Facebook page and comment"
Theme: Birds – to tie with our logo: 55 (35.71%)
Theme: Carnation Flower – used a number of years ago: 7 (4.55%)
Theme: Stars – used a number of years ago: 13 (8.44%)
Theme: Keys - to unlock the mystery of MS: 39 (25.32%)
Theme: Puzzle – to solve the puzzle: 40 (25.97%)
Total votes received: 154
April 2011
"We are holding our MS Living Convention from 9th – 11th September 2011. What types of workshops would you like to see organised as part of the day?"
Fatigue Management: 66 (14.04%)
Bladder and/or bowel management: 40 (8.51%)
Diet and Nutrition: 37 (37%)
Physiotherapy/physical therapy techniques to use at home: 29 (6.17%)
Young people and MS: 35 (7.45%)
Managing relapses: 26 (5.53%)
Living with Primary Progressive MS: 18 (3.83%)
Entitlements and Benefits: 52 (11.06%)
Complementary and alternative therapies: 22 (4.68%)
Cognition and MS: 19 (4.04%)
Dealing with your emotions: 38 (8.09%)
The carer and MS: 14 (2.98%)
Pain management: 16 (3.34%)
Disease modifying therapies: 27 (5.74%)
Family life and MS: 31 (6.6%)
Total votes received: 470
November 2010
'We will soon begin some development on our website. Which of the following additions or improvements to our site would you most like to see?
A forum for users to discuss MS. 60 (16.62%)
A questions and answer section were you can pose questions to be answered by a health professional. 53 (14.68%)
Greater integration with social networking sites. 12 (3.32%)
More general news items. 17 (4.71%)
More information on the events going on around the country. 17 (4.71%)
Blogs from members of MS Ireland about developments in the world of MS. 25 (6.93%)
A live chat function with a dedicated health professionals (at set times). 32 (8.86%)
A wider range of material on MS research. 27 (7.48%)
More information on lifestyle/life events e.g. nutrition, family, work, insurance etc. 45 (12.47%)
More information on symptom management. 42 (11.63%)
Videos of health professionals presentations on symptom management, research etc. 31 (8.73%)
Total votes received: 361
March 2010
What type of research should MS Ireland invest in?
Reseach to understand the disease: 24 (9.6%)
Research into prevention or cure: 127 (50%)
Research into treatments: 48 (19.2%)
Research into practical ways to improve quality of life: 37 (14.8%)
Research into appropriate services: 14 (5.6%)
Total votes received: 250
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Janurary 2010
"We would like to know what region you are from?"
North West: 21
North East: 26
Midlands: 21
South East: 45
South: 47
West: 37
Mid West: 34
North Dublin City and County: 39
South West Dublin: 28
East Coast: 42
Total votes received: 340
Find out what is happening in your region
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July 2009
"We would like to know the age profile of visitors to our website?"
Under 20: 6
In my 20's: 66
In my 30's: 74
In my 40's: 47
In my 50's: 24
In my 60's: 2
Over 70: 1
Total votes received: 270
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June 2009
"Did you hear the ad on the radio around World MS Day?"
Yes 35.56%
No 64.44%
Total votes received: 45
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May 2009
"Will the recession reduce the amount of money you give to charity?"
Yes 60
No 57
Total votes received: 117
Find out "why you should support MS Ireland"
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April 2009
"How would you describe your support network?"
I manage fine with general help and support from family and friends. 63.16%
My partner/parent or other family member help me considerably. 24.56%
In addition to my support my partner/parent/family I am provided with a few hours paid care. 3.51%
I am dependent on a number of paid carers. 8.77%
Total votes received: 57
Check out "Living with MS" section
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March 2009
"Are you a Member?"
Yes 62
No 37
Total votes received: 99
Find out "How to become a member"
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February 2009
"How would you rate neurology services in your area?"
very poor 74
poor 30
average 21
good 20
excellent 12
Total votes received: 157
Ireland ranked last in Europe for number of Neurologists: News article
