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Quality of life and functioning ability in subjects vulnerable to psychosis.
Comprehensive psychiatry - 1 Jan 2000
Svirskis Tanja, Korkeila Jyrki, Heinimaa Markus, Huttunen Jukka, Ilonen Tuula, Ristkari Terja, Hietala Jarmo, Syvälahti Erkka, McGlashan Thomas, Vahlberg Tero, Salokangas Raimo K R
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BACKGROUND: It is well established that quality of life (QOL) and functioning ability are impaired in psychosis, especially schizophrenia. Little is known about QOL and functioning in subjects vulnerable to psychosis (VTP). METHOD: Three samples of nonpsychotic subjects (first-degree relatives of psychotic or severely ill patients, treatment-seeking patients, and a random community sample, in all 133 subjects)...
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