Systematic Literature Review on Public Health Impacts of Persistent Tic Disorders Health Care Needs and Health Care Use

In summary, this review documents specialty health care needs and health care use, including mental health care, among individuals, mostly children, with PTDs. There are numerous gaps in the literature that preclude conclusions on disparities in accessing needed health care among individuals with PTDs. Future studies with recruitment focused on inclusion of diverse populations of individuals with PTDs could help to address these gaps. The findings reported here can be used to inform public health activities and clinical supports for increasing access to care around priority needs for individuals with PTDs.