Article History
First Online: 21 January 2019
Compliance with Ethical Standards
: This study followed a prospective design with two assessment moments. Patients were identified and contacted by the psychologist of the Unit of Psychiatry and Mental Health. Patients were invited by letter and all signed an informed consent. Participation was voluntary. Patients answered the instruments in a room provided by the hospital for that purpose. The research protocol complied with the ethical principles contained in the Helsinki Declaration and was approved by the Hospital’s Ethics Committee.
: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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