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The impact of mental health on outcome after anterior cervical discectomy: cohort study assessing the influence of mental health using predictive modelling

  • By

  • Caroline M. W. Goedmakers

  • Ilse van Beelen

  • Floor Komen

  • Erik W. van Zwet

  • Wilco C. Peul

  • Mark P. Arts

  • Carmen L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp

  • September 16, 2022

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    Depression and anxiety significantly affect pain perception and recovery in patients undergoing cervical spine surgery.

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    The study utilized data from the NECK trial to assess the impact of mental health on functional outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy.

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    Mental health status was evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to categorize patients into cases, doubtful cases, and non-cases.

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    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) was employed to measure functional outcomes, with scores indicating varying levels of disability.

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    A predictive model was developed to enhance preoperative counseling by correlating baseline HADS and NDI scores with postoperative outcomes.

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The impact of mental health on outcome after anterior cervical discectomy: cohort study assessing the influence of mental health using predictive modelling

  • by Caroline M. W. Goedmakers, Ilse van Beelen, Floor Komen, Erik W. van Zwet, Wilco C. Peul, Mark P. Arts, Carmen L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp

  • September 16, 2022

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