Depression and anxiety prevalence in people with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) and their caregivers is high, however, results have been inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in PwCF and their caregivers and explore sources of heterogeneity.

Method

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL plus and PsychINFO databases were searched from inception to January 2021. Studies were included if a specific psychometric tool (PT) to assess depression or anxiety (rather than quality of life) was used and did not involve a transitory patient state. Random-effects models were applied due to high anticipated heterogeneity and I² estimates were calculated. Sources of heterogeneity were explored through subgroup com

SUBMITTER: Lord L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9166202 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature