Diagnostic inequalities relating to physical healthcare among people with mental health conditions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inaccurate diagnosis of physical health problems in people with mental health conditions may contribute to poorer health outcomes. We review the evidence on whether individuals with mental health conditions are at risk of diagnostic inequalities related to their physical health.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, and CINAHL, 1 September 2002-18 Septemebr 2024 (PROSPERO 2022: CRD42022375892). Seventy-nine studies were eligible for inclusion. Risk of Bias (RoB) was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa or RoB2 tools and results were presented as a narrative synthesis.

Findings

Findings from the included studies suggests that people with mental health conditions face diagnostic inequalities for their physical health. A minority of studies adopted a d

SUBMITTER: Liberati E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773261 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature