Impacts of Digital Care Programs for Musculoskeletal Conditions on Depression and Work Productivity: Longitudinal Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comorbidity between musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and depression is highly common, and is associated with a greater symptom burden and greater loss of work productivity than either condition alone. Multimodal care programs tackling both physical and mental health components may maximize productivity recovery and return to work. Digital delivery of such programs can facilitate access, ensure continuity of care, and enhance patient engagement.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a completely remote multimodal digital care program (DCP) for MSK pain on mental health and work-related outcomes stratified by baseline depression levels.

Methods

Ad hoc analysis of an interventional, single-arm, cohort study of individuals with MSK pain undergoi

SUBMITTER: Costa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9361146 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature