Martini M, Di Taranto M, Höfer V, Worm M, Bilò MB. Health-Related Quality of Life and Mental Health in Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions and Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2023;
11:1876-1890. [PMID:
36958518 DOI:
10.1016/j.jaip.2023.03.012]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that are particularly impactful on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and mental health. Although the role of HRQoL as an important patient-reported outcome has been recognized in past years, HRQoL and mental health in patients with ADRs are still poorly investigated.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of HRQoL and mental health in DHRs, with a particular focus on drug-induced anaphylaxis.
METHODS
We searched the MEDLINE, Scopus, and American Psychological Association PsycArticles databases to identify all studies up to December 31, 2022 that included subjects with at least one episode of DHR and assessments of mental health and/or quality of life. Results were reported as qualitative and quantitative analyses, with meta-analyses after assessment for risk of bias and heterogeneity.
RESULTS
A total of 45 observational studies were included. Overall, a high prevalence of depression (up to 51.4%; odd ratio = 2.94; 95% CI, 1.42-6.10) and anxiety (up to 48%; odd ratio = 3.92; 95% CI, 1.91-8.05) were reported compared with healthy subjects. The HRQoL was significantly affected, especially in the case of drug-induced anaphylaxis (mean score, +5.88; 95% CI, 0.77-10.98).
CONCLUSIONS
Despite the scarce and heterogeneous studies on this topic, the review shows that HRQoL and mental health are markedly affected after ADRs. A better assessment of HRQoL and characterization of patients' mental status may improve the efficacy of therapeutic strategies, which should include psychological support.
Collapse