Psychopathology, Psychosocial Factors and Quality of Life in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

Kotan V. O., Kotan Z., Aydin B., Taskapilioglu O., KARLI H. N., Yalvac H. D., ...More

JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.33, no.3, pp.482-493, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.482-493
  • Keywords: Myasthenia gravis, psychopathology, quality of life, psychosocial factors, PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT, MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALE, CHRONIC ILLNESS, POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH, CLINICAL-FEATURES, ANXIETY DISORDERS, HEALTH, DISEASE, ADJUSTMENT, DEPRESSION
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic disease which affects physical, psychological and social functioning of patients. In this study we aim to determine psychiatric comorbidity, some psychosocial factors and their relations with quality of life in patients with MG.