Regression results for the effect of depression on visit outcomes in the look-forward period, adjusted for control variables: Control variables were age, sex, diagnosis site, income, physical comorbidity, physical symptom count, and the length of the observation window.
| OUTCOME | EXPLANATORY FACTOR | PE | RR (95% CI) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care non–mental health visits | Depression | 0.19 | 1.21 (0.96–1.53) | .10 |
| Primary care mental health visits | Depression | 0.85 | 2.35 (1.18–4.66) | .015 |
| Oncology visits | Depression | −0.25 | 0.78 (0.65–0.94) | .008 |
PE—parameter estimate, RR—rate ratio.