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World J Psychiatry. Jun 19, 2026; 16(6): 113881
Published online Jun 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i6.113881
Published online Jun 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i6.113881
Figure 1 Flowchart of patient selection.
Figure 2 Associations of negative emotions with spinal cord injury grade and sleep quality.
A: There was a significant positive correlation between Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade (r = 0.288, P < 0.001); B: Hamilton Depression Scale demonstrated a significant positive correlation with American Spinal Injury Association grades (r = 0.316, P < 0.001); C: HAMA was positively correlated with the global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score (r = 0.289, P < 0.001); D: A positive association was observed between HAMA and global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores (r = 0.241, P = 0.003). HAMA: Hamilton Anxiety Scale; HAMD: Hamilton Depression Scale; ASIA: American Spinal Injury Association; PSQI: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
- Citation: Tian ZS, Yan MJ, Wang H, Zhang YK, Song XJ, Zhao KC. Postoperative anxiety-depression in patients with spinal cord injury: Correlations with injury severity and sleep quality. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(6): 113881
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i6/113881.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i6.113881