Above and Beyond Number of Illnesses: A Two-Sample Replication of Current Approaches to Depressive Symptoms in Multimorbidity

CONCLUSIONS: Using the number of illnesses to understand depressive symptoms in MM is a limited approach. Models that move beyond descriptive relationships between MM and depressive symptoms are needed.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Providers should consider the role of somatic symptom management in patients with MM and depressive symptoms.PMID:38431827 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2024.2324323

Source: Clinical Gerontologist - March 3, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Irina Mindlis Tracey A Revenson Source Type: research