Emotional well-being in Charles Bonnet syndrome: exploring associations with negative affect, loneliness and quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition characterised by the occurrence of vivid and complex visual hallucinations in individuals with visual impairment.

Objective

To explore the relationship between emotional distress and the perceived impact of CBS symptoms on participants' lives. We tested the hypothesis that heightened negative affect was associated with a more negative appraisal of CBS symptoms, increased self-reported loneliness, and poorer quality of life (QOL).

Design

Cross-sectional.

Methods

Participants recruited predominantly via vision-related charities rated their hallucinations and their impact on a Likert scale. Loneliness and negative affect were assessed with the Three-Item Loneliness Scale and Positive and Negative Affect Sched

SUBMITTER: Higgins B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11440537 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature