Psychosocial impact of paediatric demyelinating disorders: a scoping review.

Morvwen DuncanSusan CarrollRebecca CockburnClaudia JohnstonHayley BullockSophie MitchellCheryl Hemingway

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)

Prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses in paediatric demyelinating disorders is higher than controls. Depression and emotional concerns are elevated in paediatric demyelinating disorders. Demyelinating disorders impact children's quality of life across school, social, and physical functioning.

Keyphrases

mental health
intensive care unit
emergency department
physical activity
healthcare