Effect of Improving Depression Care on Pain and Functional Outcomes Among Older Adults With Arthritis
JAMAPublished 11 November 2003
Elizabeth Lin, Wayne Katon, Michael Von Korff, Lingqi Tang, John W Williams, Kurt Kroenke
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In a large and diverse population of older adults with arthritis (mostly osteoarthritis) and comorbid depression, benefits of improved depression care extended beyond reduced depressive symptoms and included decreased pain as well as improved functional status and quality of life.
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In a large and diverse population of older adults with arthritis (mostly osteoarthritis) and comorbid depression, benefits of improved depression care extended beyond reduced depressive symptoms and included decreased pain as well as improved functional status and quality of life.
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