Characterizing the diversity of the multiple sclerosis population in Canada: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This scoping review aimed to identify existing information and gaps in knowledge regarding the diversity characteristics of the multiple sclerosis (MS) population in Canada.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cumulated Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), SCOPUS and ProQuest's global dataset of theses and dissertations from 2010 to January 12, 2024. Data sources were case reports/series, cohort studies, case-control studies, analytical cross-sectional studies, randomized clinical trials, qualitative, mixed methods, participatory studies and systematic reviews conducted in Canada, published in English or French, that included participants with clinically isolated syndrome or MS. Sample characteristics were extracted applying Cochrane's PROGRESS

SUBMITTER: Marrie RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915319 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature