Financial and Mental Health Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in the United States (P3-1.007)

Evanthia Bernitsas; Mayvis Rebeira; Roc Reguant; Jesus Loreto; Jamie Sullivan; Elizabeth Crevier; Ashlee Olsen; Benjamin Osborne

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000215624

June 9, 2026Neurology

Financial and Mental Health Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in the United States (P3-1.007)

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Key Points

This analysis aims to evaluate the financial and mental health impacts on caregivers of patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
Analyzed financial losses reported by caregivers of NMOSD patients.
Compared caregivers of patients with and without relapses.
Assessed associated mental health burdens.
Caregivers of patients with relapses faced higher income losses compared to those without.
Significant mental health burden reported among caregivers.
Financial tradeoffs were common due to caregiving responsibilities.

Implication

This analysis assesses income losses and mental health impacts on caregivers of NMOSD patients, indicating significant challenges.

Abstract

This analysis of caregivers for patients with NMOSD assessed income losses associated with caregiving for patients with versus without a reported relapse, financial tradeoffs, and mental health burdens.

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Bernitsas et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Financial and Mental Health Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in the United States (P3-1.007)

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Financial and Mental Health Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in the United States (P3-1.007)

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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