Psychopharmacological Treatments for Mental Disorders in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Mental disorders are observed in neuromuscular diseases, especially now that patients are living longer. Psychiatric symptoms may be severe and psychopharmacological treatments may be required. However, very little is known about pharmacotherapy in these conditions. We aimed to summarize the current knowledge on the use of psychopharmacological treatments for mental disorders in patients living with a neuromuscular disease. A scoping review was performed using the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Four databases were searched from January 2000 to July 2021. Articles were screened based on titles and abstracts. Full-text papers published in peer-reviewed journals in English were selected. Twenty-six articles met eligibility criteria, all being case reports/series focusing on the p

SUBMITTER: Brusa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8870619 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature