Psychological Factors and Delayed Healing in Chronic Wounds

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Authors

Alys Cole‐King · Compound Semiconductor Centre (United Kingdom)

Abstract

The relationship between healing of chronic wounds and anxiety and depression as measured by the HAD was statistically significant. Further research in the form of a longitudinal study and/or an interventional study is proposed.

Topics & Keywords

Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychosomatic Medicine

Volume 63, Issue 2, pp. 216-220

DOI: 10.1097/00006842-200103000-00004

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