Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2011
The association between depressive mood and pain amongst individuals with limb amputations.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between pain and depressive mood amongst persons with limb amputations, and to examine the relationship between the etiology (work-related trauma or other types) and depressive mood. ⋯ The results of this study revealed the validity of optional approaches such as prescription of antidepressants or psychological counseling to improve mental health of individuals with limb amputations.