Effect of psychosocial interventions for depression in adults with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) treated with dialysis are frequently affected by depression. Psychotherapy has been reported to decrease depressive symptoms in various chronic diseases and is a potential treatment option for depression. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of psychotherapy on depression in adults with CKD.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane for published studies up to October 31, 2023. Two investigators independently reviewed the included studies and extracted relevant data. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the impact of interventions that provide psychological, emotional, or social support without the use of pharmacological substances on depressive sy

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782786 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature