INTRODUCTION: Studies indicate that different areas of mental, physical, social and daily life functioning need to be considered in order to improve intervention outcomes in substance user patients. The aim of the study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients diagnosed with opioid dependence as compared to healthy controls and patients diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia. METHODS: A total of 1,015 outpatients diagnosed with opioid dependence were investigated during 12 months of maintenance treatment. HRQOL (MSQoL), addiction (EUROP-ASI), and sociodemographic characteristics were assessed. RESULTS:HRQOL in opioid dependence improved significantly (p < .001), but was lower as compared to that of healthy controls and patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. HRQOL in opioid dependence comprises addiction-specific aspects, most importantly low material satisfaction, physical health, and social stability. CONCLUSIONS: HRQOL measurement provides valuable information for course and outcome in opioid dependence treatment.
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INTRODUCTION: Studies indicate that different areas of mental, physical, social and daily life functioning need to be considered in order to improve intervention outcomes in substance user patients. The aim of the study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients diagnosed with opioid dependence as compared to healthy controls and patients diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia. METHODS: A total of 1,015 outpatients diagnosed with opioid dependence were investigated during 12 months of maintenance treatment. HRQOL (MSQoL), addiction (EUROP-ASI), and sociodemographic characteristics were assessed. RESULTS: HRQOL in opioid dependence improved significantly (p < .001), but was lower as compared to that of healthy controls and patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. HRQOL in opioid dependence comprises addiction-specific aspects, most importantly low material satisfaction, physical health, and social stability. CONCLUSIONS: HRQOL measurement provides valuable information for course and outcome in opioid dependence treatment.
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