Preliminary longitudinal assessment of quality of life in patients with major depression.

摘要: This study examines the longitudinal relationships between a health-related quality of life measure and depressive symptoms in patients with major depression. One hundred eighteen primary depression 81 controls were evaluated. The divided into three groups based on Diagnostic Interview Schedule criteria for episode at baseline (T1) 6 months later (T2). Results indicate that Quality Well-Being (QWB) is sensitive to different levels over 6-month period. QWB cost/utility may be useful pharmacoeconomic analysis. reduction associated comparable observed chronically physically ill patients. As generic symptom/function measure, very evaluating public health policy.