The quality of life in Ecuadorian patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and their association with anxiety, depression, fatigue, and disability - Takeaways - MDSpire

The quality of life in Ecuadorian patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and their association with anxiety, depression, fatigue, and disability

  • By

  • Edgar Patricio Correa-Díaz

  • Ruth Jimbo-Sotomayor

  • Patricio Merino-Aguilera

  • May 1, 2026

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    Quality of life was significantly lower in NMOSD patients compared to those with MS, indicating a greater impact of NMOSD on patient well-being.

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    Anxiety and depression were prevalent in both MS and NMOSD patients, with NMOSD patients experiencing more severe anxiety.

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    Fatigue was more frequently reported in MS patients, while NMOSD patients had higher disability scores.

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    Younger NMOSD patients reported lower quality of life scores, highlighting the impact of age on disease experience.

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    Correlations were found between disability, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in both MS and NMOSD patients.

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The quality of life in Ecuadorian patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and their association with anxiety, depression, fatigue, and disability

  • by Edgar Patricio Correa-Díaz, Ruth Jimbo-Sotomayor, Patricio Merino-Aguilera

  • May 1, 2026

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