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Health-related quality of life and mental health in patients with major bone and joint infections.

Katinka WetzelMartin ClaussAlexander JoerisStephen KatesMario Morgenstern
Published in: Bone & joint open (2024)
BJIs considerably impact HRQoL, particularly mental health. Patients suffering from BJIs reported considerable limitations in their daily and social activities due to psychological problems. Impaired mental health may be explained by the chronic nature of BJIs, and therefore the mental wellbeing of these patients should be monitored closely.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • newly diagnosed
  • prognostic factors
  • healthcare
  • bone mineral density
  • depressive symptoms