A systematic review and meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with selective mutism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that often starts in early years with serious and lasting consequences. Nonpharmacological interventions are commonly seen as the preferred first treatment. This systematic review identifies outcome measures used and outcomes achieved for nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with SM.

Methods

Systematic searches were conducted using 13 electronic databases and hand searches, including peer-reviewed and grey literature since 1992.

Results

Twenty-five studies were identified. While specific measures varied, all studies reported an outcome measure for speaking behaviour and 18 used a measure of anxiety. Few studies reported measures of SM remission (k = 6), well-being (k = 6), a

SUBMITTER: Hipolito G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10501694 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature