Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	118680
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Impact of mindfulness training on depression and walking ability in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans and depression
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yun-Xia Shi, Bing Qin, Xiao-Xiao Wang, Yi-Xuan Sun, Xiao-Yu Wang and Jie Kou
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project 242102311120
Corresponding Author	Jie Kou, Department of Nursing, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nursing Medicine, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China. kjie0708@126.com
Key Words	Lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans; Depressive state; Mindfulness training; Depression score; Walking ability
Core Tip	This retrospective cohort study is the first to apply mindfulness training in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerotic occlusive disease and depression. Using propensity score matching to balance confounders, we found that mindfulness training significantly reduced depression scores (Self-Rating Depression Scale), improved walking ability (pain-free walking distance, six-minute walk distances), enhanced self-efficacy, and increased quality of life (MOS36-item short form health survey), while also lowering complication rates. These findings provide a novel psychotherapeutic approach and evidence-based support for incorporating mindfulness training into the rehabilitation of lower extremity arteriosclerotic occlusive disease patients with depression.
Citation	Shi YX, Qin B, Wang XX, Sun YX, Wang XY, Kou J. Impact of mindfulness training on depression and walking ability in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans and depression. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-10 09:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-10 09:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-02 08:38
Return for Revision	2026-03-02 08:38
Revised	2026-03-13 14:37
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-19 13:05
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-16 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-16 03:03
Articles in Press	2026-04-16 03:03
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