Medicine and Health

The interrelationship between pain, life satisfaction and mental health in adults with traumatic spinal cord injury, in the context of a developing country

T. Williams, C. Joseph, et al.

Delve into a compelling study investigating the connections between pain, life satisfaction, and mental well-being in adults with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa. This research, conducted by Tammy-Lee Williams, Conran Joseph, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, and Joliana Phillips, highlights the importance of life satisfaction as a potential mediator for pain and psychological distress.

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined the interrelationship between pain, life satisfaction, and negative mental well-being in 70 adults with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in Cape Town, South Africa. Results showed significant negative correlations between all mental well-being indices and pain indices with life satisfaction. Life satisfaction mediated the relationship between pain and depression/anxiety. Improved life satisfaction may improve pain and psychological distress in the TSCI population. Future research should focus on interventions to enhance life satisfaction in this population.

Publisher

Spinal Cord Series and Cases

Published On

Mar 07, 2024

Authors

Tammy-Lee Williams, Conran Joseph, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, Joliana Phillips

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