Internalizing and externalizing symptoms in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) frequently report psychosocial problems, among which internalizing and externalizing symptoms are the most poorly understood due to limited research and inconsistent evidence. This hinders the overall attendance of their psychosocial needs and has a major impact on their quality of life. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to synthesize existing findings on the degree to which individuals with NF1 experience internalizing and externalizing symptoms, compared with the unaffected population, and explore moderators of the group disparities.

Methods

Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, and ProQuest were searched from inception to March 26th, 2024, which identified 59 eligible studies (N of N

SUBMITTER: Liu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752862 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature