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. 2006 May;60(5):513-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.08.020.

Quality of life and psychological status in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome at 3 months postdischarge

Seow-Khee Kwek  1 , Wuen-Ming Chew, Kian-Chung Ong, Alan Wei-Keong Ng, Lawrence Soon-U Lee, Gregory Kaw, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow
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Quality of life and psychological status in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome at 3 months postdischarge

Seow-Khee Kwek et al. J Psychosom Res. 2006 May.

Abstract

Background: Little is known about the long-term consequence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). We carried out an assessment on SARS patients after their recovery from their acute illness.

Method: Postal survey comprising Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) questionnaires and anxiety and depression measures was sent to them at 3 months' postdischarge.

Results: There was a significant impairment in both the HRQoL and mental functioning. Forty-one percent had scores indicative of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); about 30% had likely anxiety and depression.

Conclusion: SARS has significant impact on HRQoL and psychological status at 3 months.

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Comparison of the difference in mean scores of SF-36 (using Singapore population norms as reference) between SARS ICU, SARS staff, and all SARS patients. PF: physical functioning; RP: role physical; BP: bodily pain; GH: general health; VT: vitality; SF: social functioning; RE: role emotional; MH: mental health.
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Fig. 2
Comparison of the difference in mean scores of SF-36 (using Singapore population norms as reference) among different populations: SARS, SLE, and differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC).
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Fig. 3
Comparison of the difference in mean scores of SF-36 (using US norms as reference) among different populations: SARS, major depressive disorder, depressed medical patients, and PTSD patients , , .
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