The development of subjective quality of life over the first 2 years in first-episode psychosis
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The main aim of this study was to examine changes in subjective quality of life (general s-QoL) in patients with first-episode psychosis from baseline to 2 years follow-up. A total of 201 of 252 patients had full quality of life assessment at both baseline and at 2 years. Repeated measure analyses of variance were done to evaluate the development over time, and multiple linear regression analyses to evaluate predictors of change. These patients with a first-episode psychosis showed a significant improvement in general s-QoL during the first 2 years of treatment. Improvements in general s-QoL were associated with increase in excitative symptoms and with improvements in depressive symptoms, global functioning, level of daily activities, level of social activities, and perceived general health.
Original language | English |
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Journal | The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
Volume | 198 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 864-9 |
Number of pages | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
- Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Educational Status, Female, Health Status, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Linear Models, Male, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychotic Disorders, Quality of Life, Social Adjustment
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