Analysis of psychosocial adaptation status and influencing factors in patients with diabetic lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans

This study investigates the current status of psychosocial adaptation (PA) levels and its influencing factors among patients with diabetic lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans (DLASO). It analyzes the impact of positive psychological constructs such as mindfulness and perceived benefits of illness on PA in DLASO patients, filling gaps in theoretical framework integration and providing a theoretical basis for developing targeted psychological intervention strategies. A cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling to investigate 200 DLASO patients aged 40 to 78 years. Data collection utilized a demographic questionnaire, the psychosocial adaptation to illness scale, the mindful attention awareness scale (MAAS), and the benefit finding scale. A total of 191 patients completed the survey. Spearman correlation analysis revealed that mindfulness and perceived disease benefit were negatively correlated with psychosocial adaptation to illness scale scores (all