Exploring the association between epilepsy and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study offers meta-analytic data on the potential association between epilepsy and depression especially for the prevalence of depression in epilepsy or vice versa.

Methods

The relevant studies were searched and identified from nine electronic databases. Studies that mentioned the prevalence and/or incidence of epilepsy and depression were included. Hand searches were also included. The search language was English and the search time was through May 2022. Where feasible, random-effects models were used to generate pooled estimates.

Results

After screening electronic databases and other resources, 48 studies from 6,234 citations were included in this meta-analysis. The period prevalence of epilepsy ranged from 1% to 6% in patients with depression. In popu

SUBMITTER: Qin SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754200 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature