Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is a rare CNS autoimmune disease, resulting in lesions throughout the optic nerves and spinal cord. NMOSD causes profound disability and severe central neuropathic pain. This study evaluates pain and quality of life, and how the relationship is mediated through depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance.

Author Details

Lauren C. Totonis, BS, SN; Sharon Kozachik, PhD, MSN, RN -- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Maureen Mealy, BSN, MSCN, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Michael Levy, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Neuromyelitis Optica, Pain, Quality of Life

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Quality of life in patients with neuromyelitis optica

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is a rare CNS autoimmune disease, resulting in lesions throughout the optic nerves and spinal cord. NMOSD causes profound disability and severe central neuropathic pain. This study evaluates pain and quality of life, and how the relationship is mediated through depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance.