Health related quality of life in patients having schizophrenia negative symptoms - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Schizophrenia negative symptoms (SNS) contribute substantially to poor functional outcomes, loss in productivity and poor quality of life. It is unclear which instruments may be used for assessing quality of life in patients with SNS. Objective: The objective of this review was to identify instruments assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) validated in patients with SNS and to assess their level of validation. Data sources: We conducted a systematic literature review in Medline and the ISPOR database in March 2016 to identify studies on the quality of life in patients with SNS published by March 2016. Data extraction: Psychometric properties and validation steps. Data synthesis: After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, 49 studies

SUBMITTER: Azaiez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6161588 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature