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Depression risk among patients with chronic wounds
P Fino1, G Di Taranto, A Pierro
1Department of Surgery "P. Valdoni", UOC of Plastic Surgery, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy. pasquale.fino@gmail.com.
Summary
Patients with chronic wounds show higher depression scores than healthy individuals. Addressing depression with a multidisciplinary approach may improve chronic wound healing and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
Background:
- Chronic wounds, defined as those exceeding 6 weeks to heal, are linked to depression.
- Leg ulcers are frequently associated with depression among chronic skin conditions.
- Previous studies highlight the connection between chronic wounds and mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of depression in patients suffering from various types of chronic wounds.
- To compare depression levels in chronic wound patients versus healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 33 patients with chronic wounds and 33 matched healthy controls participated.
- The Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) survey was administered to all participants.
- Patient demographics: mean age 71 years (range 25-87); control demographics: mean age 73 years (range 31-88).
Main Results:
- The average BDI-II score for patients with chronic wounds was 14.5.
- The average BDI-II score for healthy controls was 8.
- Patients with chronic wounds exhibited significantly higher depression scores.
Conclusions:
- Depression in chronic wound patients stems from multiple factors, necessitating a multidisciplinary treatment strategy.
- Improving patients' psycho-emotional state can enhance treatment compliance.
- Better compliance may lead to improved efficacy in managing chronic wounds.
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