Anxiety, depression, and healthcare utilization 1 year after cardiac surgery
ConclusionsDepressed patients utilized more expensive healthcare services and had lower QOL at 12 months follow up compared to non-depressed patients. Targeting depressed patients for intervention may foster a faster recovery and reduce excessive healthcare burden.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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