Clinical and demographical aspects of a new neurology outpatient clinic in a developing country: a descriptive retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurological disorders are among the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years and the second leading cause of death globally, posing a major public health challenge-especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify the clinical and epidemiological profiles of patients seen at a newly established neurology outpatient clinic in Brazil, assess the appropriateness of referrals and describe follow-up times and diagnostic patterns.

Methods

This retrospective study reviewed medical records from 1635 patients treated between May 2017 and June 2022. Data collection involved two phases: first, an electronic system extraction and second, a detailed manual review of each record to ensure accuracy. Diagnoses were coded using the ICD 10 (Inter

SUBMITTER: Ballestero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581044 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature