Psychological Factors and Delayed Healing in Chronic Wounds

Volume: 63, Issue: 2, Pages: 216 - 220
Published: Mar 1, 2001
Abstract
Studies have shown that stress can delay the healing of experimental punch biopsy wounds. This study examined the relationship between the healing of natural wounds and anxiety and depression.Fifty-three subjects (31 women and 22 men) were studied. Wound healing was rated using a five-point Likert scale. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), a well-validated psychometric questionnaire....
Paper Details
Title
Psychological Factors and Delayed Healing in Chronic Wounds
Published Date
Mar 1, 2001
Volume
63
Issue
2
Pages
216 - 220
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