| Case-finding for MS prevalence studies in small communities requires a community-based approach. | |
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PMID: 17878739 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In response to citizen concerns in 5 small Illinois towns, community-based case-finding determined the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS). Potential cases were identified through town meetings, publicity, advocacy groups and local volunteer outreach coordinators. Estimated prevalence based on available medical records for self-identifying individuals for 3 of the 5 communities was high (218-231 per 100,000 population) compared to other studies. Scanning databases in medical offices used in many other studies may miss MS cases; yet tracking medical records is labor-intensive and sometimes restricted by privacy guidelines. MS registries could improve case-finding accuracy and efficiency. |
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Authors:
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Joel B Cowen; Barbara F Sjostrom; Andrea S Doughty; Randolph B Schiffer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2007-09-19 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neuroepidemiology Volume: 28 ISSN: 1423-0208 ISO Abbreviation: Neuroepidemiology Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-15 Completed Date: 2007-11-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8218700 Medline TA: Neuroepidemiology Country: Switzerland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 246-52 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Affiliation:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, IL 61107, USA. joelc@uic.edu |
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Case-Control Studies* Female Humans Male Medical Records Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis, epidemiology* Prevalence Registries Residence Characteristics* |
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