Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors

Abstract Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is the main pathogenic factor in diabetic foot problems. The present study aimed to predict the quality of life (QoL) and self-care behaviors based on self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity in patients with PDN. This was cross-sectional re...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Davari Moghadam, Zahra Rahami, Seyed Ahmadreza Ahmadi, Sajjad Reisi, Seyed Majid Ahmadi
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91254-y
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author Fatemeh Davari Moghadam
Zahra Rahami
Seyed Ahmadreza Ahmadi
Sajjad Reisi
Seyed Majid Ahmadi
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Zahra Rahami
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Sajjad Reisi
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description Abstract Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is the main pathogenic factor in diabetic foot problems. The present study aimed to predict the quality of life (QoL) and self-care behaviors based on self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity in patients with PDN. This was cross-sectional research and the study population included patients with PDN referred to the diabetes clinic in Yasuj City in 2022. A total of 171 participants were selected using convenience sampling methods. Demographic form, The World Health Organization Quality of Life–BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Orbach Mikulincer Mental Pain Scale (OMMP), self-care questionnaire, self-compassion scale, and emotional expressiveness scale were used to collect data. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS-25. Participants were male and female in 49 (28.7%) and 122 (71.3%) of cases, respectively. The results showed a significant relationship between QoL and self-care behaviors with self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity (P < 0.01). Also, self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressiveness were significant predictors of QoL and self-care behaviors (P < 0.05). Therefore, it is suggested to pay attention to self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity in psychological interventions to improve QoL and self-care behaviors of patients with PDN.
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spelling doaj-art-3b93fc7ee0d640dbbc2ab712f1146e642025-08-20T03:13:17ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-011511810.1038/s41598-025-91254-yPredicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factorsFatemeh Davari Moghadam0Zahra Rahami1Seyed Ahmadreza Ahmadi2Sajjad Reisi3Seyed Majid Ahmadi4Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medicine, School of Medicine, Jondishapur University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Psychiatry Institute), Iran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical SciencesAbstract Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is the main pathogenic factor in diabetic foot problems. The present study aimed to predict the quality of life (QoL) and self-care behaviors based on self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity in patients with PDN. This was cross-sectional research and the study population included patients with PDN referred to the diabetes clinic in Yasuj City in 2022. A total of 171 participants were selected using convenience sampling methods. Demographic form, The World Health Organization Quality of Life–BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Orbach Mikulincer Mental Pain Scale (OMMP), self-care questionnaire, self-compassion scale, and emotional expressiveness scale were used to collect data. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS-25. Participants were male and female in 49 (28.7%) and 122 (71.3%) of cases, respectively. The results showed a significant relationship between QoL and self-care behaviors with self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity (P < 0.01). Also, self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressiveness were significant predictors of QoL and self-care behaviors (P < 0.05). Therefore, it is suggested to pay attention to self-compassion, mental pain, and emotional expressivity in psychological interventions to improve QoL and self-care behaviors of patients with PDN.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91254-yQuality of lifeSelf-careSelf-compassionMental painEmotional expressivity
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Zahra Rahami
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Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
Scientific Reports
Quality of life
Self-care
Self-compassion
Mental pain
Emotional expressivity
title Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
title_full Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
title_fullStr Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
title_full_unstemmed Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
title_short Predicting quality of life and self-care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
title_sort predicting quality of life and self care behaviors in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy based on psychological factors
topic Quality of life
Self-care
Self-compassion
Mental pain
Emotional expressivity
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91254-y
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