The Psychosocial Impact of Parental Multiple Sclerosis on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common debilitating neurologic disease that affects mostly young women. This review provides an overview of research on the psychosocial impact of parental MS on children to inform clinicians and support people with MS considering parenthood.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was performed by searching the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PSYNDEX databases. We included quantitative and mixed-method studies assessing psychosocial outcomes of children with a parent with MS. Studies were screened for eligibility and evaluated for risk of bias.

Results

We screened 608 references, assessed 72 studies in full-text, and included 28 studies in this review. Most of the studies reported on psychosocial adjustment processes, with most re

SUBMITTER: Haker M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010113 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature