Psychotic disorders in MS: population-based evidence of an association

Neurology. 2005 Oct 11;65(7):1123-5. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000178998.95293.29.

Abstract

Administrative data from a Canadian province were accessed to assess the association of psychotic disorders with multiple sclerosis (MS). Physician-assigned ICD-9-CM codes were used to classify MS and psychotic disorder status. A significant association was observed. Additional research is needed to determine the clinical importance and treatment needs of this population.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alberta / epidemiology
  • Cohort Studies
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / epidemiology*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / psychology*
  • Prevalence
  • Psychotic Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Sex Distribution
  • Sex Factors