The development of subjective quality of life over the first 2 years in first-episode psychosis

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  • Ingrid Melle
  • Jan Ivar Røssberg
  • Inge Joa
  • Svein Friis
  • Ulrik Haahr
  • Jan Olav Johannessen
  • Tor Ketil Larsen
  • Stein Opjordsmoen
  • Bjørn Rishovd Rund
  • Simonsen, Erik
  • Per Vaglum
  • Thomas McGlashan
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 languageEnglish
JournalThe Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
Volume198
Issue number12
Pages (from-to)864-9
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Research areas

  • 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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