Health-related quality of life in psychiatric outpatients: a cross-sectional study of associations with symptoms, diagnoses, and employment status.

Audun HavnenMartin Schevik LindbergJakob LundqvistMartin BrattmyrOdin HjemdalStian Solem

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

HRQoL of psychiatric outpatients is clearly impaired. This study indicated a significant association between employment status, symptom severity, and HRQoL in treatment-seeking outpatients. The findings highlight the importance of assessing HRQoL as part of routine clinical assessment.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
physical activity
clinical practice
risk factors
depressive symptoms
smoking cessation