The Burden of Informal Caregiving for Adults with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Informal caregivers play a critical role in supporting individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the psychological and economic burdens associated with caregiving for musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review in accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, searching MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, EconLIT, and APA PsycINFO for studies published between 2000 and April 2025. Studies were eligible if they examined the psychological and economic burden of informal caregiving for adults with musculoskeletal conditions. Screening and data extraction were conducted using EndNote 21 and Covidence. Risk of bias was assessed using the CASP

SUBMITTER: Alemu NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450227 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature