The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders; September 12, 2023
Author(s): Jianyi Liu, Xiaobo Zhang, Yi Zhong and Xianglin Liu
Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in a large group of NMOSD patients
Psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, contribute substantially to the disease burden and reduce the health-related quality of life of NMOSD patients. This study assessed the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances across 4213 NMOSD patients pooled from 31 different studies. The results showed a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances among NMOSD patients. This highlights the need for timely psychological monitoring and support for NMOSD patients.
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