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The aim is to investigate how loneliness impacts biomarker profiles in individuals with chronic lower extremity ulcers.

February 8, 20260 citations

Use of a Social Genomics Model to Explore Loneliness and Systemic Inflammation in an Adult Population With Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers.

TKTeresa KelechiMedical University of South Carolina SCSteve W ColeUniversity of California, Los Angeles LTLaurie A. TheekeGeorge Washington University Virginia Campus

Key Points

The aim is to investigate how loneliness impacts biomarker profiles in individuals with chronic lower extremity ulcers.
Analyzed biomarker profiles of individuals with chronic lower extremity ulcers
Assessed covariates such as living alone, socioeconomic status, and psychological factors
Utilized a social genomics model to understand systemic inflammation
Identified significant differences in biomarker profiles between lonely individuals and non-lonely individuals
Linked loneliness to higher levels of systemic inflammation
Highlighted the role of socioeconomic and psychological factors in chronic wound outcomes

Abstract

Understanding differences in the biomarker profile of lonely individuals with chronic wounds, along with assessment of covariates such as living alone, low socioeconomic status, depression, poor social support, reduced mobility, and pain that impairs daily functioning, could lead to targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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