Life outcomes of being born with anorectal malformation: a systematic review of intersectional reporting, mental health co-morbidities, and psychosocial experiences in adulthood
The intersectionality, mental health concerns, and psychosocial experiences of adults born with anorectal malformation remain largely unknown. Allied health professionals such as social workers can improve ongoing support provision, with interventions that enhance psychosocial functioning and emotional wellbeing.
Authors
- Julia Bloom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9803-2806)
- Paul Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7198-9616)
- Eloise Rane
- Carys Chan
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Surgery International
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-026-06307-8
- Primary Topic
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00