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ArticleNeurology and therapy2026

Patient Perceptions of Needs and Expectations Regarding the Current Management of Myasthenia Gravis: A Biopsychosocial Study.

Francisco Javier Campos-Lucas, Elena Cortés-Vicente, Antonio Guerrero-Sola, Rodrigo Álvarez-Velasco, Raquel Pardo-Gómez, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Cristina Antón-Rodríguez, Fernando Caballero-Martínez

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Francisco Javier Campos-LucasPostgraduate Studies and Institutional Relations, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria., Carretera 515 Pozuelo-Majadahonda Km. 1,800, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. f.campos@ufv.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2517-3384
Elena Cortés-VicenteNeuromuscular Diseases Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
Antonio Guerrero-SolaHospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
Rodrigo Álvarez-VelascoHospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
Raquel Pardo-GómezAsociación de Miastenia España, Valencia, Spain.
Juan Gómez-SalgadoDepartment of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
Cristina Antón-RodríguezPostgraduate Studies and Institutional Relations, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria., Carretera 515 Pozuelo-Majadahonda Km. 1,800, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
Fernando Caballero-MartínezPostgraduate Studies and Institutional Relations, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria., Carretera 515 Pozuelo-Majadahonda Km. 1,800, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.

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introductionInformation on the biopsychosocial needs and healthcare experiences of people living with myasthenia gravis (PwMG) in Spain remains limited. This study aimed to describe self-reported experiences and provide an overview of the condition's physical, psychological, and social impact.

methodsA multicenter cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted through a nationwide online survey completed by a geographically stratified sample of PwMG across 13 of Spain's 17 Autonomous Communities.

resultsA total of 208 valid responses were analyzed (mean age 58.8; SD 15.2 years; range 16-94; 55.8% men). Nearly half (49.5%) reported generalized myasthenia gravis (MG), and 36.4% held a disability certificate. Although most respondents perceived their health as good or very good (45.2%), pain or discomfort affected 51.5%, and half reported emotional symptoms such as anxiety or depression. The mean EQ-VAS score was 66.1 (SD 20.6), reflecting a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared with the general population. While satisfaction with access to and quality of medical care was generally high, many patients expressed concerns about limited psychological support and insufficient social care for themselves and their caregivers.

conclusionPwMG in Spain generally perceive their health positively, but significant unmet needs persist in psychological care and social protection. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive patient-centered strategies that integrate medical, emotional, and social support to improve quality of life in MG.

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Biopsychosocial impactHealthcare experiencesMyasthenia gravisPsychological supportSocial support

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