A number of factors may impact the quality of life of a patient in prison.
Patient selection: prisoner
Health-related factors:
(1) physical health problems, including chronic pain
(2) mental health (depression, anxiety, psychosis, etc)
(3) cognitive impairment
(4) addiction and drug use
Safety-related factors:
(1) risk of violence and predation
(2) abusive treatment
Other factors:
(1) social integration and support, including family and friends
(2) hobbies or activities
(3) physical activity
(4) food quality
(5) deprivation in physical environment
