Table 1.
Comparison of anxiety, depression, loneliness and social isolation between patients with leg ulcers and controls
| Patients with leg ulcers (n = 102) | Controls (n = 102) | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total score HADS‐total, mean ± SD | 16·92 ± 6·13 | 15·08 ± 5·9 | 0·031 |
| Total score HADS‐anxiety, mean ± SD | 8·99 ± 3·33 | 7·77 ± 3·74 | 0·015 |
| Total score HADS‐depression, mean ± SD | 8·22 ± 2·86 | 7·82 ± 5·36 | 0·50 |
| Total score UCLA, mean ± SD | 45·72 ± 6·67 | 43·92 ± 4·91 | 0·029 |
| Total score Rosenberg, mean ± SD | 15·82 ± 2·95 | 16·73 ± 4·54 | 0·089 |
HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; SD, standard deviation.