Depression in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Mastery Is Key

The authors conclude that timely diagnosis and management of depression in AS patients may improve patients’ health and save societal costs. Because self-efficacy may be important for this patient population, the authors call for research into whether mastery can be modified to improve depression.

Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.

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