Childhood maltreatment and social functioning in psychotic disorders: a systematic review protocol. Issue 1 (1st January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fares-Otero, Natalia E.; Pfaltz, Monique C.; Rodriguez-Jimenez, Roberto; Schäfer, Ingo; Trautmann, Sebastian
• Is Part Of: European journal of psychotraumatology. Volume 12:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-01-01
• Subjects: child abuse, neglect, social cognitive skills, interpersonal relationships, community functioning, psychosis, systematic review; abuso infantil, negligencia, cognicivón social, relaciones interpersonales, funcionamiento en la comunidad, psicosis, revisión sistemática; 儿童虐待 -- 忽视 -- 社会认知技能 -- 人际关系 -- 社会功能 -- 精神病 -- 系统综述; Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Periodicals; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.8521
• DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2021.1943872
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-8198

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is thought to play a key role in the etiology and course of psychotic disorders (PD). In addition, CM is related to neurobiological and clinical characteristics that can lead to poor social functioning. However, the extent to which CM and social functioning are directly associated in individuals with PD, is unclear. Therefore, we aim to systematically review the literature to provide an estimate on the strength of the association between CM and different domains of social functioning in PD and to summarize potential moderators and mediators of this association. Methods and analysis: To identify relevant studies, we will systematically search the following databases: Pubmed (Medline), PsycInfo, Embase, Web of Science (Core Collection), and Pilots (trauma), manually search reference lists and contact experts in the field. Studies will be included if they investigate and report on the association between CM (exposure) and social functioning (outcome) in adults with PD. Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts and full texts according to eligibility criteria, perform data extraction and assess study quality according to a modified version of the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Analysis: Effect estimates will be pooled in a meta-analysis. Heterogeneity and publication bias will be assessed and the effects of potential moderators (genetic factors, type of diagnosis, duration of illness, type of CM and age at the time of CM exposure) will be analyzed using meta-regressions. Candidate moderators and mediators (neurocognition, cognitive schemas, comorbidities, stress sensitivity, attachment) will be also examined qualitatively. Ethics and dissemination: Because this review will make use of already published data, ethical approval will not be sought. This work has the potential to inform upcoming investigations on the association between the exposure to CM in PD and social functioning. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020175244. HIGHLIGHTS: The first systematic review (and meta-analysis) of the association between CM and different domains of social functioning in individuals with PD. Evidence on both moderators and mediators of the association is summarized.