Assessment of care transitions and caregiver burden in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess care transitions and caregiver burden among caregivers of individuals with anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDARE).

Methods: Caregivers of individuals with anti-NMDARE were recruited via patient organization websites. Demographic and clinical information as well as responses to the Care Transition Measure 15 (CTM-15) and Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) were collected.

Assessment of long-term psychosocial outcomes in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess long-term psychosocial outcomes of anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDARE).

Methods: Adolescents and adults with self-reported anti-NMDARE were invited to complete an online survey distributed by relevant patient organizations. Demographic and clinical information was collected, including the diagnoses initially given for anti-NMDARE symptoms and posthospital care received.