Why the study?
Does the presence of a chronic health condition affect the likelihood of receiving depression care in individuals with depression?
Population
Individuals with depression, identified from retrospective physician claims, hospital separations, vital…
Comparison
Presence of a comorbid chronic general health… vs Individuals with depression only
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Chronic disease management may facilitate mental health engagement but paradoxically reduce antidepressant prescribing; leaves open.
Does the presence of a chronic health condition affect the likelihood of receiving depression care in individuals with depression?
Individuals with depression and comorbid chronic health conditions generally receive more depression care, though specific conditions like diabetes or cerebrovascular disease may be associated with lower utilization of certain mental health services.
Puyat et al. (2017) studied this question.
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