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

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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.

Keywords

Quality of life
Psychological
Depression
Anxiety
Stress disorder

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This study was supported by a grant from the A*STAR Biomedical Research Council.

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