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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117775
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117775
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117775
Table 1 Comparison of general data of the two groups of patients (n = 78), n (%)/mean ± SD
| Index | Control group (n = 78) | Study group (n = 78) | t/χ² value | P value |
| Age (year) | 62.35 ± 5.12 | 61.87 ± 4.98 | 0.587 | 0.557 |
| Gender | 0.164 | 0.686 | ||
| Male | 44 (56.40) | 45 (57.69) | ||
| Female | 34 (43.60) | 33 (42.31) | ||
| Pressure ulcer stage | 0.321 | 0.571 | ||
| Phase III | 48 (61.54) | 51 (65.38) | ||
| Phase IV | 30 (38.46) | 27 (34.62) | ||
| Reasons for bed rest | 1.235 | 0.540 | ||
| Sequelae of stroke | 35 (44.87) | 33 (42.31) | ||
| Parkinson’s disease | 18 (23.08) | 20 (25.64) | ||
| Alzheimer’s disease | 18 (23.08) | 16 (20.51) | ||
| Other | 7 (8.97) | 9 (11.54) | ||
| Underlying diseases | 0.876 | 0.645 | ||
| Hypertension | 53 (67.95) | 55 (70.51) | ||
| Diabetes | 35 (44.87) | 34 (43.59) | ||
| Coronary heart disease | 25 (32.05) | 27 (34.62) | ||
| Degree of infection | 0.512 | 0.774 | ||
| Mild infection (WBC 10-15 × 109/L) | 30 (38.46) | 31 (39.74) | ||
| Moderate infection (WBC 15-20 × 109/L) | 33 (42.31) | 32 (41.03) | ||
| Severe infection (WBC > 20 × 109/L) | 16 (20.51) | 15 (19.23) |
- Citation: Xing J, Jia YJ, Xin JQ, Liu JY, Cui Y, Zhang HW. Watson caring theory-based encouragement interventions for pain and anxiety in stage III-IV pressure ulcer patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117775
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i7/117775.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.117775