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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 2 Comparison of prognostic indicators between the two groups (n = 78), n (%)/mean ± SD
| Index | Control group (n = 78) | Study group (n = 78) | Statistic | P value |
| Wound healing effect | u = 2.357 | 0.018 | ||
| Recovery from illness | 22 (28.21) | 35 (44.87) | ||
| Conspicuous effect | 25 (32.05) | 24 (30.77) | ||
| Effective | 12 (15.38) | 13 (16.67) | ||
| Void of effect | 19 (24.36) | 6 (7.69) | ||
| Total effective rate (%) | 75.64 | 92.31 | χ2 = 8.050 | 0.005 |
| Wound healing time (day) | 52.36 ± 7.82 | 43.15 ± 6.54 | t = 7.981 | < 0.001 |
| Total length of stay (day) | 58.24 ± 8.15 | 49.37 ± 7.26 | t = 7.176 | < 0.001 |
- 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