Abstract
IntroductionSocial support promotes feelings of stability, predictability and self-esteem and reduces the social isolation, because information, tangible assistance and emotional support can be obtained from the social network. MethodsWe conducted a narrative review of the international empirical literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of social support and social networks on patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The following databases were consulted: CINAHL, MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo, SCOPUS and Web of Science. Information was collected up to 2nd December 2022. ResultsThe initial search generated 46 articles, but after the exclusion criteria had been applied, the total number of articles analysed was 13. ConclusionsThe symptoms of myasthenia gravis, especially ptosis and slurred speech, can have a major psychosocial impact and a negative effect on interaction social.
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