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Psychiatric Disorders in Adult and Paediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Arp, Laura, Jansson, Sabine, Wewer, Vibeke, Burisch, Johan·2022·Journal of Crohn's and Colitis

Abstract

Background: Inflammatory bowel diseases [IBD], which are associated with a high disease burden, are also reported to be accompanied by a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders. However, the literature on IBD and psychiatric disorders has not been reviewed. Methods: This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines, and its protocol was registered at PROSPERO [ID: CRD42020214359]. PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO were consulted for the literature search. Studies reporting on diagnosed psychiatric disorders in IBD were included. Pooled prevalence rates were calculated using random effects meta-analyses. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale [NOS]. Results: Sixty-nine studies were identified with an average cohort size of 60 114 patients. Pooled prevalence rates were: mood disorders, 10% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 7%; 15%); anxiety disorders, 12% [95% CI = 8%; 18%]; substance misuse, 3% [95% CI = 1%; 7%]; psychotic disorders, 2% [95% CI = 1%; 4%]; behavioural disorders, 1% [95% CI = 0%; 3%]; personality disorders, 3% [95% CI = 1%; 10%]; developmental disorders, 1% [95% CI = 0%; 3%]; and behavioural and emotional disorders with onset usually during childhood, 1% [95% CI = 1%; 3%]. All analyses had high statistical heterogeneity [I2 > 99%]. Seven studies reported an increased risk of suicide in IBD patients compared to controls. Conclusion: The prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities was high [11–82%] in patients with IBD and was higher than in the background population. Addressing mental health problems in patients with IBD can improve their adherence to treatment and the somatic disease course and, consequently, reduce morbidity and mortality.

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  • Children with IBD have higher rates of mental disorders, most commonly anxiety and depression.

    “A systematic review of psychiatric disorders in IBD, which included pediatric (nine studies), adult (36 studies) and both adult and pediatric participants (24 studies), found higher rates of mental disorders for children with IBD as well as for adults—most commonly anxiety and depression (11).”
  • In a review and meta-analysis of 60,114 adult and pediatric IBD patients, prevalence of mood disorders was 10%, anxiety disorders 12%, substance misuse 3%, psychotic disorders 2%, behavioral disorders 1%, personality disorders 3%, developmental disorders 1%, and behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually during childhood 1%.

    “A review and meta-analysis of 60.114 adult and pediatric IBD patients identified high prevalence of: mood disorders, 10%; anxiety disorders, 12%; substance misuse, 3%; psychotic disorders, 2%; behavioral disorders, 1%; personality disorders, 3%; developmental disorders, 1%; and behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually during childhood, 1% [102].”
  • Depression and anxiety disorders were the most studied mental health disorders, both in pediatric and adult IBD patients.

    “depression and anxiety disorders were the most studied mental health disorders, both in pediatric and adult IBD patients [41,101,102].”

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Authors
Arp, L., Jansson, S., Wewer, V., & Burisch, J.
Affiliations
Amager Hospital (DK)
Corresponding author
Arp, Laura
Venue
Journal of Crohn's and Colitis
Published
2022-07-01
Volume
16
Issue
12
Pages
1933-1945
ISSN
  • 1873-9946 (ISSN-L)
  • 1876-4479
OpenAlex
W4283773290
Cited by
38
References
94
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 9
FWCI
1.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Crohn s and Colitis (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Ophthalmology › Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
Keywords
inflammatory bowel disease, psychiatric comorbidity
MeSH terms
Adult, Mental Disorders, Child, Humans, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Cohort Studies, Comorbidity, Prevalence

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