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Ray Marks
Ray Marks
York College and Health and Behavior Studies, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York
Tanzania
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Depression and Osteoarthritis: Impact on Disability
Author(s): Ray MarksRay Marks
Osteoarthritis, a highly prevalent progressively disabling chronic health condition associated with aging, is frequently addressed from a physical standpoint, rather than a more holistic standpoint, even though psychological correlates are often prevalent co morbid determinants of this condition. This review briefly summarizes the literature on osteoarthritis and depression published over the last 30 years. From this review, it is concluded that depression is a frequent correlate of osteoarthritis disability, and where present heightens the prevailing disabling painful experience consistently and significantly. Since depression is amenable to treatment, it is recommended more attention to routinely screening for depression among osteoarthritis sufferers, rather than doing this sporadically, is strongly indicated for promoting optimal outcomes among this burgeoning population. .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-8847.1000126