Publications by authors named "Frighton Mutete"
Article Synopsis
- Comorbidities are frequent in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD), but there is limited data, especially in low-income regions like Zambia.
- A study analyzed comorbidities among 33 patients (17 with MS and 16 with NMOSD), finding that 46% had at least one comorbidity, with higher rates in MS patients compared to NMOSD.
- The results revealed that over 40% of MS/NMOSD patients had physical comorbidities, and the odds of physical comorbidity were significantly higher in MS patients compared to those with NMOSD.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and benefits of a teleneurology clinic serving adults usually attending a neurology outpatient clinic in Lusaka, Zambia during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods: Televisits were offered to patients scheduled for neurology appointments between March and July 2020 using the telephone, WhatsApp video, or Zoom calls based on patient accessibility. Visit outcomes were documented, and patient and neurologist satisfaction surveys were completed.