Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic low back pain. Materials & methods: A total of 50 patients with the chief complaint of CLBP were included. Socio-demographic Performa were filled containing the basic information about the patient. Full psychiatric assessment was done in these patients to assess the presence of anxiety and depression. Disability was assessed using Oswesty low back pain scale. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is calculated by dividing the summed score by the total possible score, which is then multiplied by 100 and expressed as a percentage. All the data were recorded and analysed by SPSS software Version 17. Results: Anxiety was found to be present in 18 percent of the patients while the depression was present in 44 percent of the patients. According to ODI, minimum disability was seen in 4 patients while moderate and severe disability was seen in 50 percent and 40 percent of the patients respectively. While correlating anxiety and depression with ODI in patients with CLBP, significant results were obtained. Conclusion: A significant proportion of subjects with CLPB are affected with anxiety and depression.