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. 2016 Mar-Apr;42(2):99–105. doi: 10.1590/S1806-37562015000000063

Table 5. Comparison of Sarcoidosis Health Questionnaire scores among prednisone-treated patients, by sarcoidosis course.a .

Course of sarcoidosis n Sarcoidosis Health Questionnaire scores
Domains Total
Daily functioning Physical functioning Emotional functioning
Acuteb 104 4.79 (0.87) 5.00 (0.94) 4.37 (0.81) 4.71 (0.71)
Chronicc 142 4.27 (0.92) 4.59 (1.04) 4.21 (0.77) 4.36 (0.77)
p* < 0.001 0.001 > 0.01 < 0.001

aValues expressed as mean ± SD. bReceiving higher daily doses of prednisone. cReceiving lower daily doses of prednisone. *t-test.