Key result
Anxiety and depressive symptoms were significantly and independently associated with poorer functioning in all domains of quality of life, with symptom severity correlating with greater impairment.
Why the study?
What is the impact of anxiety and depressive symptoms on quality of life in primary care patients?
Population
919 patients recruited from 2 university-affiliated primary care clinics between May 2004 and September 2006
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports anxiety/depression screening in primary care; leaves open whether treatment improves quality of life.
Cross-Sectional (n=919)
Yes
What is the impact of anxiety and depressive symptoms on quality of life in primary care patients?
p-value: p=<0.001
Anxiety and depressive symptoms in primary care patients are highly prevalent and associated with greater quality of life impairments than major chronic medical conditions like heart failure or diabetes.
Gretchen A. Brenes (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Anxiety and depressive symptoms (n=919). Anxiety and depressive symptoms vs. Minimal or no symptoms was evaluated on Quality of life (SF-36 subscales) (p=<0.001). Anxiety and depressive symptoms were significantly and independently associated with poorer functioning in all domains of quality of life, with symptom severity correlating with greater impairment.