Depressive Symptoms in Individuals With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Approximately 15% to 30% of individuals with a history of concussion present with persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS). Individuals with PPCS are at greater risk of experiencing depressive symptoms.

Objective

To synthesize the association between depressive symptoms and PPCS in children, adolescents, and adults via meta-analysis and to investigate potential moderators of that association.

Data sources

Systematic search of Ovid Medline, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Embase from 1995 to January 2022 was performed. Additionally, references from included studies were hand-searched to ensure relevant articles were captured in the search.

Study selection

Studies that involved participants who experienced PPCS and quantified depressive symptoms were included.

SUBMITTER: Lambert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9857135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature