Mental health impacts experienced by caregivers of people with Dravet syndrome: A systematic literature review
Key Points
The aim is to assess the mental health impacts faced by caregivers of people with Dravet syndrome.
Conducted a systematic literature review of existing studies on caregiver mental health.
Analyzed the findings related to the burden experienced by caregivers.
Identified gaps in current interventions and future research directions.
Found significant mental health challenges among caregivers of individuals with Dravet syndrome.
Highlighted a need for routine assessments of caregivers' mental health by physicians.
Suggested that future research should focus on effective interventions to reduce caregiver burden.
Abstract
Physicians should routinely assess the mental health of caregivers of people with DS; future studies should focus on identifying interventions that ease burden on caregivers.