Studying the association between musculoskeletal disorders quality of life and mental health. A primary care pilot study in rural Crete Greece

摘要

BackgroundThe burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) on the general health and well-being of the population has been documented in various studies. The objective of this study was to explore the association between MSD and the quality of life and mental health of patients and to discuss issues concerning care seeking patterns in rural Greece.