Prevalence and association of depression in in-patient orthopaedic trauma patients: A single centre study in India

摘要

Depression is characterized by a persistent state of low mood and aversion to activity affecting a person’s thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being. It has been reported in Orthopaedic trauma patients. Depression is likely to interfere in an individual’s ability to sustain a long duration rehabilitation programme leading to poor function and delayed return to a productive lifestyle. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and identify factors associated with depression in indoor Orthopaedic trauma patients.