Exploring the emotional impact of axial Spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies and a review of social media.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The psychological burden in people with inflammatory arthritis is substantial, yet little is known about the disease-related affect experienced by individuals with axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA). The aim of this study was to conduct a qualitative evidence synthesis and a review of social media to explore the emotional impact of living with axial SpA.

Methods

We searched nine databases for studies reporting qualitative data about participants' emotional experience of living with axial SpA. In addition, we searched social media platforms for posts from people with axial SpA based in the UK that offered insights into emotional responses to living with the condition. We employed a thematic approach to synthesise the data.

Results

We included 27 studies (13

SUBMITTER: Wilson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464274 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature