Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	110825
Country	China

Category	Psychology, Clinical
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Correlation between musculoskeletal system function and pre-depressive states in elderly cancer patients: A single-center cross-sectional study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Qing Zhou, Wen-Jing Xu, Yu-Ling Yang, Hui Su, Hui Lu, Hui Yu, Jing Wang, Ling Li, Dan-Hua Liang, Yong-Ping Xu, Jing-Fang Xia, Ying Chen and Rui-Rong Wu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Wuxi Institute of Translational Medicine Project Program LCYJ202336 the Scientific and Technological Achievements Promotion Project of Wuxi Municipal Health Commission Project Program T202336 the Hospital Management Innovation Research Project of Jiangsu Hospital Association JSYGY-3-2024-601 Jiangsu Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Plan Project MS2024063
Corresponding Author	Rui-Rong Wu, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, 1000 Hefeng Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China. 18205039231@163.com
Key Words	Elderly cancer patients; Musculoskeletal function; Locomotive syndrome; Pre-depressive state; Correlation
Core Tip	Cancer patients often experience impaired ability to perform daily living activities and diminished social engagement due to tumor progression, treatment-related side effects, or pain, significantly impacting their psychological health. Limited research has addressed the prevalence and relationship between locomotive syndrome and subthreshold depression in elderly cancer patients. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of locomotive syndrome and subthreshold depression in elderly cancer patients, investigate their association, and provide evidence to support strategies aimed at preventing or mitigating musculoskeletal dysfunction and depression through targeted interventions.
Citation	Zhou YQ, Xu WJ, Yang YL, Su H, Lu H, Yu H, Wang J, Li L, Liang DH, Xu YP, Xia JF, Chen Y, Wu RR. Correlation between musculoskeletal system function and pre-depressive states in elderly cancer patients: A single-center cross-sectional study. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-17 10:25
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-17 10:26
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Return for Revision	2025-07-10 02:55
Revised	2025-07-16 03:12
Second Decision	2025-09-09 02:37
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-16 09:59
Articles in Press	2025-09-16 09:59
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-07-21 06:02
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