Role of Anxiety in Individuals with Generalized Joint Hypermobility: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To present an overview of the existing knowledge of the presence of anxiety in individuals with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) in different phases of their life.

Data sources

Medline, PsychINFO, and Cochrane were searched from inception to late August 2024.

Study selection

Observational studies that included participants aged >12 years with GJH without comorbidities and psychiatric conditions and provided any information regarding fear or anxiety symptoms.

Data extraction

Extracted data included study and population characteristics and data regarding anxiety and pain.

Data synthesis

Of the 532 identified articles, 32 were included, with a total number of 12,116 subjects. Most studies (n=24) included adults aged >21 years. In total, 11 st

SUBMITTER: van Die-de Vries JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature