Key result
The presence of chronic diseases was significantly associated with psychiatric distress and impairment in a dose-response manner, ranging from an OR of 1.50 for 1 disease to 4.68 for 4 diseases.
Why the study?
Is there a dose-response relationship between the number of chronic diseases and psychiatric distress and impairment?
Cross-Sectional (n=39,954)
Is there a dose-response relationship between the number of chronic diseases and psychiatric distress and impairment?
Effect estimate: OR 1.50 to 4.68
There is a significant dose-response relationship between the number of chronic diseases and the likelihood of psychiatric distress and impairment.
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Supports psychiatric screening in multimorbid patients; leaves open causality and needs prospective confirmation.
Piane et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Psychiatric distress and impairment and chronic diseases (n=39,954). Presence of 1 to 4 chronic diseases (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease) was evaluated on Psychiatric distress and impairment (OR 1.50 to 4.68). The presence of chronic diseases was significantly associated with psychiatric distress and impairment in a dose-response manner, ranging from an OR of 1.50 for 1 disease to 4.68 for 4 diseases.
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