Effects of Concurrent Low Back Conditions on Depression Outcomes

Context: Depression and low back problems are common issues in primary care. Objective: To compare 6-month depression outcomes (specifically, clinical results and number of outpatient visits) in patients with or without comorbid low back conditions (LBCs). The authors hypothesized that the presence of an LBC within 3 months of the diagnosis of depression would negatively affect clinical outcomes of depression treatment after 6 months. Design:...