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  1. Quality of life and psychological status in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome at 3 months postdischarge
    Kwek SK, Chew WM, Ong KC, Ng AW, Lee LS, Kaw G, et al.
    J Psychosom Res, 2006 May;60(5):513-9.
    PMID: 16650592
    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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