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Data are presented as: mean ± standard deviation and (median, interquartile range) or n (%)
SOC Sense of Coherence, EQ EuroQol Numerical Rating Scale, HBS Health Behavior Scale, HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (anx Anxiety, depr depression), IPQ Illness Perception Questionnaire, SWLS Satisfaction with Life Scale, QoL: Quality of Life Numerical Rating Scale