Factors associated with depressive symptoms in patients with ankylosing spondylitis in Northern Taiwan.

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) experience impaired physical function and reduced quality of life, which puts this group at high risk for depression. Identifying factors associated with depressive symptoms could improve outcomes for this at-risk group. However, few studies have examined th...

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Main Authors: Mei-Ling Fang, Chien-Sheng Wu, Li-Chueh Weng, Hsiu-Li Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224298