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Suicidal ideation in multiple sclerosis.

Aaron P Turner1, Rhonda M Williams, James D Bowen

  • 1VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA 98108, USA. Aaron.Turner@med.va.gov

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|August 1, 2006
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Suicidal ideation is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, with depression severity being the strongest predictor. Screening for depression in MS patients should include assessing suicidal thoughts.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
  • Suicidal ideation is a significant concern in chronic illness populations.
  • Understanding risk factors for suicidal ideation in MS is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors associated with suicidal ideation among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To determine the most significant predictors of suicidal ideation in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study was conducted using computerized medical records and mailed self-report surveys.
  • Data were collected from 445 VHA patients diagnosed with MS in the northwestern United States.
  • Suicidal ideation was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) suicide item.

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Main Results:

  • Nearly 30% of MS patients reported suicidal ideation, with nearly 8% experiencing persistent ideation.
  • Bivariate analyses indicated associations with younger age, disease progression, lower socioeconomic status, and depression.
  • Multivariate logistic regression revealed depression severity and bowel disability as independent predictors of suicidal ideation.

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal ideation is prevalent among VHA patients with MS.
  • Depression severity emerged as the primary risk marker for suicidal ideation.
  • Clinical practice should incorporate depression screening, including assessment for suicidal ideation, in MS patient care.