Assessment and analysis of health-related quality of life in convalescents of severe acute respiratory syndrome
- VernacularTitle:严重急性呼吸综合征患者康复期健康相关生命质量调查分析
- Author:
Qingxia DU
;
Zhengyi HE
;
Yunmin JIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome Health-related quality of life SF-36 scale
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the health-related quality of life in convalescents of severe acute respiratory syndrome.Methods Health-related quality of life evaluated by SF-36 scale was performed on 68 SARS patients discharged from hospital in the first and sixth month during 2003-05～2003-12 in Department of Respiratory Medicine of Beijing Friendship Hospital.Results In the first month,SARS patients had a significant impairment in both physical and psychological functioning.Physical condition improved significantly six months later,but there was no obvious improvement in mental health.Conclusion Psychological treatment should be included.The SF-36 scale is a valid,sensitive and reliable tool for assessing the quality of life for SARS patients.
