Fatigue and Depressive Mood in Chronic Low Back Pain

Fatigue is prevalent, problematic, and co-occurs in chronic low back pain. When left untreated, fatigue can increase depressive mood, and intensify pain burden and disability in patients with chronic low back pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of fatigue to depressive mood, pain severity, and pain interference in patients with chronic low back pain.
Source: Pain Management Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research