September 12, 2025BJGP OpenOpen Access

Psychological determinants of Health-Related quality of life in primary care patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a cross-sectional study in Singapore

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Psychological factors significantly reduced health-related quality of life in primary care patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Emotional burden and threat perceptions were key predictors, explaining over 31% of the variance in health-related quality of life.
Hierarchical multiple regression analyses evaluated psychological contributions alongside clinical and sociodemographic data.
Routine screening for psychological factors is essential, especially for women and those with poor glycaemic control.

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Cross-sectional study examines health-related quality of life impacts in diabetic foot ulcers, highlighting psychological determinants.

Zhu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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