Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Persons With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychiatric comorbidities, such as depression and anxiety, are very common in persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and can lead to adverse outcomes. By appropriately treating these comorbidities, disease-specific outcomes and quality of life may be improved.

Objective

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature from controlled trials of treatments for depression and anxiety in persons with RA.

Methods

We searched multiple online databases from inception until March 25, 2015, without restrictions on language, date, or location of publication. We included controlled trials conducted in persons with RA and depression or anxiety. Two independent reviewers extracted information including trial and participant characteristics. The standard

SUBMITTER: Fiest KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5704737 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature