Dyadic Coping of NMOSD and MOGAD patients and their partners: a sociological and psychological examination of strategies (CoMMOnsense-Study).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated diseases (MOGAD) impose psychological burdens on patients. Chronic illnesses create challenges for both patients and their partners, who also play a crucial role in managing disease-related stress. Despite its relevance, little is known about the role of dyadic coping (DC) in these conditions. This study investigates DC in NMOSD and MOGAD, aiming to provide clinical recommendations.

Methods

The CoMMOnsense-Study is a cross-sectional, prospective study of 59 NMOSD and 50 MOGAD patients and their respective partners, recruited from 15 centres of the German Neuromyelitis Optica Study Group registry. Participants completed self-report questionnaires on DC, depre

SUBMITTER: Walz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542533 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature