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Subjective quality of life in hospitalised psychiatric patients

Eva Goppoldová


Abstract:
Quality of life (QOL) is likely impaired differently in different psychiatric diagnoses. Profiles of QOL in psychiatric diagnoses may help with the planing and selection of the most appropriate follow-up strategies. Method: 150 patients with ICD-10 diagnoses of F2x, F3x, F4x hospitalised in Prague Psychiatric Center rated their subjective QOL on Schwartz-Outcome-Scale (SOS-10) during admission and discharge. Results: Social interactions and interest in life events were the highest rated items in all diagnostic groups during both the admission and discharge. The lowest rated item despite its greatest improvement during hospitalisation was satisfaction with mental health. Discussion: Some areas of subjective QOL still remain problematic despite gradual increase in overall QOL in all diagnostic categories during hospitalisation. Gradual transition to community with the use of available rehabilitation services thus seems warranted. Highly rated areas of social interaction and interest in life events can help in these treatment efforts.



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