Psychotherapy for comorbid depression and somatic disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of depression in patients with somatic disorders is crucial, given its negative impact on quality of life (QoL), functioning, and even on the somatic disease prognosis. We aimed to examine the most updated evidence on the effects of psychotherapy in patients with depression and somatic disorders, including HIV, oncological, cardiometabolic, and neurological disorders.

Methods

We conducted a meta-analysis of 75 randomized trials (8209 participants) of psychotherapy for adults with somatic disorders and a diagnosis or elevated symptoms of depression. Outcomes included depression, QoL, somatic health-related outcomes, and mortality.

Results

Psychotherapy significantly reduced the severity of depression at post-treatment across all categories of s

SUBMITTER: Miguel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123840 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature