Apathy in patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

These results suggest that apathy is a common neuropsychiatric complication in patients with NMOSD and is closely related to their quality of life. The apathy of NMOSD correlated with various physiological and psychological changes, especially depression. These findings might help us identify patients with a high risk of apathy, highlighting the importance of evaluating and managing apathy is of great significance for improving the quality of life in NMOSD patients.