Regression results for the effect of depression on visit outcomes in the look-back 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 | 0.20 | 1.23 (1.00–1.50) | .05 |
| Primary care mental health visits | Depression | 0.42 | 1.52 (0.84–2.78) | .17 |
| Oncology visits | Depression | −0.15 | 0.87 (0.72–1.04) | .12 |
| Surgery visits | Depression | 0.01 | 1.01 (0.77–1.34) | .93 |
PE—parameter estimate, RR—rate ratio.