Factors associated with return musculoskeletal specialty visits.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2021.08.006 and PMC identifier 8379366.
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Abstract
Prior studies suggested that a greater number of return visits is associated with greater symptoms of depression and greater symptom intensity. All new adult patients presenting for musculsoskeletal specialty care between October 2017 and October 2018 were included. Patients completed the PROMIS Global Health, the PHQ-2, and the GAD-7 as part of usual care. Accounting for confounders, having a return visit was associated with lower PROMIS Global Health, greater symptoms of depression, and greater symptoms of anxiety. These findings provide support for the importance of 1) improved coordination with non-specialist referring clinicians, and 2) interdisciplinary care teams. Level II, Prognostic.