Health-related quality of life and mental health in patients with major bone and joint infections
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.
Authors
- Martin Clauss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1598-2209)
- Stephen L. Kates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0005-8694)
- Alexander Joeris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-7115)
- Mario Morgenstern (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5108-0731)
- Katinka Wetzel
Institutions
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- University of Basel (CH)
- University Hospital of Basel (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bone & Joint Open
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.59.bjo-2024-0072.r1
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01