BP I shows a non-significant increase in HRQOL when compared with SCZ

State University of New York at Buffalo

A survey conducted by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance found that 9 out of 10 people with bipolar said their disease affected their job performance. 



People with BD have a significantly lower HRQOL when compared to other disorders such as obesity, atopic dermatitis, arthritis on scales that include family, friends, school, physical, emotional and self-esteem. 



Further studies employed by Finnish indicate that BD I showed the second lowest HRQOL score when assessed by EQ-5D (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression) and EQ-15D scales (mobility, vision, hearing, breathing, sleeping, eating, speech, excretion, usual activities, mental functioning, discomfort or symptoms, depression, distress, vitality, and sexual activities). 

Bipolar Disorder and Health Related Quality of Life

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