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
Tags
traumatic spinal cord injury
life satisfaction
mental well-being
pain
depression
anxiety
psychological distress
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