Prevalence of depression and its potential contributing factors in patients with enterostomy: A meta-analytical review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In patients with intestinal pathologies, the placement of a stoma bag affects multiple aspects of their perceived quality of life. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the prevalence of depression among patients with enterostomy and to determine the underlying factors that could explain the potential heterogeneity of this prevalence.

Methods

Relevant published studies were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science until May 2022. The random-effects model was used to determine the pooled prevalence of depression among patients with enterostomy using cross-sectional studies from various countries. Meta-regression and subgroup analysis were performed to identify factors contributing to heterogeneity. Quality assessme

SUBMITTER: Tang WSW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9756805 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature