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ArticleClinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH2021

Quality of Life and Clinical Correlates in Adults with Social Phobia: A Scoping Review.

Hui Miin Lau, Kai Samuel Sim, Qian Hui Chew, Kang Sim

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Article in Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Hui Miin LauMonash School of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Kai Samuel SimMonash School of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Qian Hui ChewDepartment of Research , Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok Green Medical Park, 539747, Republic of Singapore, Singapore.
Kang SimDepartment of Research , Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok Green Medical Park, 539747, Republic of Singapore, Singapore.
Institute of Mental Health · SGMonash University · AU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIn light of the substantial clinical and societal burden of social phobia (SP) and impact on the sense of well-being of affected individuals, we sought to summarise extant data related to quality of life and relevant correlates in adults with SP to distill clinical profiles for earlier identification and appropriate management.

methodsA scoping review was carried out on studies examining quality of life in adults with SP and clinical correlates within different settings. PubMed/Medline and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant articles beginning from database inception until May 2021.

resultsA total of 25 papers were included. Most of the studies (92%) were cross sectional in nature (80%), conducted in the West (92%), and within clinic or community settings (88%). Patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions, and undergraduate students reported higher rates of SP compared with community population. Significant correlates of SP included demographic (such as females, younger age, living alone, fewer years of education, unemployment) and clinical factors (such as family history of anxiety disorders, suicidal ideas, avoidant personality features). SP was widely associated with decreased QoL involving several domains and especially related to complexity, greater number of feared or trigger situations, and comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions.

conclusionSP is not uncommon within clinical, and undergraduate populations, and has a significantly negative impact on quality of life. Awareness of its associated clinical profiles allows better identification and overall management of this condition including improvement in QoL.

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Anxiety disordersComorbidityCorrelatesQuality of lifeSocial anxiety disorderSocial phobia

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PMID35173792
PMCPMC8728567
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