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World J Psychiatry. Jan 19, 2026; 16(1): 115015
Published online Jan 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i1.115015
Published online Jan 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i1.115015
Emphasizing the biopsychosocial dimension in post-traumatic orthopedic recovery
Ramazan Deniz, Bahar Çiftçi, Department of Fundamental Nursing, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye
Author contributions: Deniz R and Çiftçi B were involved in all stages of manuscript development, they conducted a thorough literature review, contributed to drafting and structuring the manuscript, and carefully revised it to ensure accuracy and coherence. Both authors approved the final version for submission.
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Corresponding author: Bahar Çiftçi, Department of Fundamental Nursing, Atatürk University, HGF Agro, Ata Teknokent, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye. bahar.ciftci@atauni.edu.tr
Received: October 9, 2025
Revised: October 19, 2025
Accepted: November 14, 2025
Published online: January 19, 2026
Processing time: 87 Days and 5.5 Hours
Revised: October 19, 2025
Accepted: November 14, 2025
Published online: January 19, 2026
Processing time: 87 Days and 5.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Chronic pain and disability after orthopedic trauma are not only biomedical outcomes but are also closely tied to psychological health. The study by Yang et al emphasizes the importance of depression and anxiety in recovery. Drawing on recent evidence, we argue that sleep, fatigue, coping strategies, and social context must also be integrated into care. A biopsychosocial, multidisciplinary approach - where psycholo