Use of healthcare services by patients with multiple sclerosis in France over 2010-2015: a nationwide population-based study using health administrative data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most of the knowledge about people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) in France comes from cohorts, which may suffer from recruitment bias or from the unique registry located in Lorraine, East France.

Objective

To describe use of care in the French population of PwMS, over 2010-2015.

Methods

All PwMS in the French national health data system (97% of the general population covered) were included. Demographics, and use of care were described (visits with general practitioners (GPs), neurologists, nurses, physiotherapists and hospitalisations). A focus on the neurological follow-up was also conducted.

Results

A total of 112,415 PwMS were identified (sex ratio F:M = 2.4, median age 46), of whom 5005 died during follow-up. The median numbers of visits with GP

SUBMITTER: Roux J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6923529 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature