Selected article for: "acute illness and long term consequence"
Author: Kwek, Seow-Khee; Chew, Wuen-Ming; Ong, Kian-Chung; Ng, Alan Wei-Keong; Lee, Lawrence Soon-U; Kaw, Gregory; Leow, Melvin Khee-Shing
Title: Quality of life and psychological status in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome at 3 months postdischarge()
  • Cord-id: 6b1y7yxg
  • Document date: 2006_4_28
    • ID: 6b1y7yxg
    Snippet: 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 pos
    Document: 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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