Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	105334
Country	China

Category	Transplantation
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Correlation of anxiety and depression with pain in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and analysis of risk factors
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jiang-Qiang Chen, Zu-Hui Chen, Wei-Bin Zheng and Xiang-Qian Shen
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Corresponding Author	Xiang-Qian Shen, PhD, Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 1367, Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China. shenxiangqian@sina.com
Key Words	Diabetic foot ulcers; Anxiety; Depression; Pain; Risk factors
Core Tip	Studies on the correlation between anxiety, depression, and pain in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and analysis of contributing risk factors are insufficient. This study addresses this gap by providing valuable clinical insights. The findings demonstrate a significant positive correlation between anxiety, depression, and pain in patients with DFUs, highlighting the importance of timely and effective pain management in mitigating these negative emotional states. Furthermore, younger age (< 50 years), higher Wagner’s grade, and high visual analog scale scores were identified as key risk factors for anxiety and depression. Targeted psychological support and proactive interventions for patients exhibiting these characteristics, such as those aged < 50 years, with advanced Wagner’s grades, or high pain levels can effectively minimize their susceptibility to anxiety and depression.
Citation	Chen JQ, Chen ZH, Zheng WB, Shen XQ. Correlation of anxiety and depression with pain in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and analysis of risk factors. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-02-18 08:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-02-18 08:45
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Return for Revision	2025-03-14 06:54
Revised	2025-03-24 06:23
Second Decision	2025-04-25 08:53
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-25 13:50
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-27 09:29
Articles in Press	2025-04-27 09:29
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-03-27 08:12
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