A systematic review of factors associated with side-effect expectations from medical interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of side-effects can result in non-adherence to medical interventions, such as medication and chemotherapy. Side-effect expectations have been identified as strong predictors of later perception of side-effects. However, research investigating predictors of side-effect expectations is disparate.

Objective

To identify factors associated with side-effect expectations.

Search strategy

We systematically searched Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, Global Health, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus.

Inclusion criteria

Studies were included if they investigated associations between any predictive factor and expectations of side-effects from any medical intervention.

Data extraction and synthesis

We extracted information about participant charact

SUBMITTER: Smith LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7495066 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature