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Hill CL, Ford D, Baker J. Optimising Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Calcif Tissue Int 2024; 115:828-846. [PMID: 38695871 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-024-01205-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 11/30/2024]
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a rare, hereditary bone condition with an incidence of 1/15,000-20,000. Symptoms include bone fragility, long bone deformity, scoliosis, hypermobility, alongside secondary features such as short stature, basilar invagination, pulmonary and cardiac complications, hearing loss, dentinogenesis imperfecta and malocclusion. Osteogenesis Imperfecta can have a large impact on the child and their family; this impact starts immediately after diagnosis. Fractures, pain, immobility, hospital admissions and the need for equipment and adaptations all influence the health-related quality of life of the individual and their family. This narrative review article aims to examine the impact the diagnosis and management of osteogenesis imperfecta has on the health-related quality of life of a child. It will touch on the effect this may have on the quality of life of their wider family and friends and identify strategies to optimise health-related quality of life in this population. Optimising health-related quality of life in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta is often a complicated, multifaceted journey that involves the child, their extended family, school, extracurricular staff and numerous health professionals.
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- Claire L Hill
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK.
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- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Perreard P, Castets S, Aouchiche K, Bernoux D, Bruno D, Cailliez M, Clave S, Coste ME, De Leusse C, Duvant P, Garaix F, Gauche L, Marquant E, Roman C, Roquelaure B, Rouvière CR, Vergier J, Tsimaratos M, Berbis J, Fabre A, Reynaud R. Quality of life of chronically ill children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study. Arch Pediatr 2024; 31:439-445. [PMID: 39271300 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2024.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the quality of life (QoL) of children with a chronic illness treated in a tertiary multidisciplinary pediatric department in comparison with the general population. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted in the tertiary multidisciplinary (nephrology, hepatogastroenterology, endocrinology, diabetology, transplantation) pediatric department of Timone Hospital in Marseille, France. Patients 8-17 years of age with a chronic disease were included during regular follow-up appointments. Medical and sociodemographic variables were obtained from medical records. Self-reported QoL was assessed using the VSPA (Vécu et Santé Perçu de l'Adolescent) questionnaire and parent-reported QoL was assessed using the VSPA questionnaire for parents. RESULTS A total of 244 patients were included. Overall QoL did not differ significantly from that of the general population. Adolescent patients' self-reported QoL scores were lower than those of the general population in the domains of physical health and leisure, and parents reported QoL scores for adolescent patients lower than those of the general population for self-esteem and physical health. Adolescents' self-reported QoL scores were higher than in the general population for relationships with parents, healthcare professionals, and teachers as well as for school achievement. Parents also reported higher QoL scores in these areas for their children. CONCLUSION Children and adolescents with a variety of chronic diseases had similar overall QoL scores to the general population but with different QoL profiles; their scores in some domains were higher than those of the general population.
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- Pauline Perreard
- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France.
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France
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- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille (APHM), Aix-Marseille University, EA 3279 CEReSS, Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Aix-Marseille Université, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1251, Marseille Medical Genetics (MMG), Marseille, France
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- Multidisciplinary Pediatrics Department, Timone Enfants Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille APHM, Marseille France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille (APHM), Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'hypophyse HYPO, Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille Université, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1251, Marseille Medical Genetics (MMG), Marseille, France
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Hao Y, Sun X, Duan W, Fong DYT, Jin X. Editorial: A moving target: exploring if, when, how, and why promoting quality of life counts among children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1339945. [PMID: 38162598 PMCID: PMC10755957 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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- Yuan Hao
- School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Sanmarchi F, Scheier LM, Dallolio L, Ricci M, Longo G, Ceciliani A, Masini A. Association of Socioeconomic Factors and Physical Activity with Health-Related Quality of Life in Italian Middle School Children: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2092. [PMID: 37510533 PMCID: PMC10379006 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) provides a broad assessment of an individual's well-being and can serve as a good prognosticator of life's outcomes later for children and adolescents. Understanding the factors associated with HRQoL is crucial for promoting better health and life satisfaction. This study investigated the cross-sectional association of socioeconomic status, cardio fitness, and physical activity levels with HRQoL in 224 Italian early adolescents attending secondary school in the Emilia-Romagna region located in Northern Italy. In a multivariate path regression model, younger students and females reported a higher quality of life (β = -0.139, p = 0.015, 95% CI: -0.254--0.023 and β = 0.142, p = 0.019, 95% CI: 0.011-0.273, respectively). Having both parents employed and having a higher familiar educational status were also associated with a higher quality of life (β = 0.142, p = 0.013, 95% CI 0.027-0.257 and β = 0.133, p = 0.017, 95% CI 0.022-0.244, respectively). Greater engagement in routine physical activity levels from moderate to vigorous intensity was positively associated with quality of life (β = 0.429, p < 0.001, 95% CI: 0.304-0.554). Endurance (speed) was positively associated with quality of life (β = 0.221, p = 0.001, 95% CI: 0.087-0.355), and students with longer times on the shuttle run reported less quality of life (β = -0.207, p = 0.002, 95% CI: -0.337--0.077). These relations remained intact even when controlling for socioeconomic factors. The current findings reinforce the importance of promoting regular physical activity among younger children and also addressing socioeconomic status disparities to improve children's well-being. Future studies may want to consider expanding the array of measures used to assess physical activity and include additional measures assessing nutrition, cultural factors, and family functioning, all of which can influence a child's willingness to engage in physical activity and their well-being. The emphasis on fitness and physical activity and their contribution to a child's well-being should be the prime focus for stakeholders who work in the education, public health, and health policy sectors.
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- Francesco Sanmarchi
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- LARS Research Institute, Inc., Sun City, AZ 85351, USA
- Prevention Strategies, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Campus of Rimini, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont (UNIUPO), Via Solaroli, 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
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Kwon J, Smith S, Raghunandan R, Howell M, Huynh E, Kim S, Bentley T, Roberts N, Lancsar E, Howard K, Wong G, Craig J, Petrou S. Systematic Review of the Psychometric Performance of Generic Childhood Multi-attribute Utility Instruments. APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY 2023; 21:559-584. [PMID: 37133712 DOI: 10.1007/s40258-023-00806-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Childhood multi-attribute utility instruments (MAUIs) can be used to measure health utilities in children (aged ≤ 18 years) for economic evaluation. Systematic review methods can generate a psychometric evidence base that informs their selection for application. Previous reviews focused on limited sets of MAUIs and psychometric properties, and only on evidence from studies that directly aimed to conduct psychometric assessments. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of psychometric evidence for generic childhood MAUIs and to meet three objectives: (1) create a comprehensive catalogue of evaluated psychometric evidence; (2) identify psychometric evidence gaps; and (3) summarise the psychometric assessment methods and performance by property. METHODS A review protocol was registered with the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42021295959); reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guideline. The searches covered seven academic databases, and included studies that provided psychometric evidence for one or more of the following generic childhood MAUIs designed to be accompanied by a preference-based value set (any language version): 16D, 17D, AHUM, AQoL-6D, CH-6D, CHSCS-PS, CHU9D, EQ-5D-Y-3L, EQ-5D-Y-5L, HUI2, HUI3, IQI, QWB, and TANDI; used data derived from general and/or clinical childhood populations and from children and/or proxy respondents; and were published in English. The review included 'direct studies' that aimed to assess psychometric properties and 'indirect studies' that generated psychometric evidence without this explicit aim. Eighteen properties were evaluated using a four-part criteria rating developed from established standards in the literature. Data syntheses identified psychometric evidence gaps and summarised the psychometric assessment methods/results by property. RESULTS Overall, 372 studies were included, generating a catalogue of 2153 criteria rating outputs across 14 instruments covering all properties except predictive validity. The number of outputs varied markedly by instrument and property, ranging from 1 for IQI to 623 for HUI3, and from zero for predictive validity to 500 for known-group validity. The more recently developed instruments targeting preschool children (CHSCS-PS, IQI, TANDI) have greater evidence gaps (lack of any evidence) than longer established instruments such as EQ-5D-Y, HUI2/3, and CHU9D. The gaps were prominent for reliability (test-retest, inter-proxy-rater, inter-modal, internal consistency) and proxy-child agreement. The inclusion of indirect studies (n = 209 studies; n = 900 outputs) increased the number of properties with at least one output of acceptable performance. Common methodological issues in psychometric assessment were identified, e.g., lack of reference measures to help interpret associations and changes. No instrument consistently outperformed others across all properties. CONCLUSION This review provides comprehensive evidence on the psychometric performance of generic childhood MAUIs. It assists analysts involved in cost-effectiveness-based evaluation to select instruments based on the application-specific minimum standards of scientific rigour. The identified evidence gaps and methodological issues also motivate and inform future psychometric studies and their methods, particularly those assessing reliability, proxy-child agreement, and MAUIs targeting preschool children.
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- Joseph Kwon
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Black L, Panayiotou M, Humphrey N. Measuring general mental health in early-mid adolescence: A systematic meta-review of content and psychometrics. JCPP ADVANCES 2023; 3:e12125. [PMID: 37431313 PMCID: PMC10241476 DOI: 10.1002/jcv2.12125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Adolescent mental health is a major concern and brief general self-report measures can facilitate insight into intervention response and epidemiology via large samples. However, measures' relative content and psychometrics are unclear. Method A systematic search of systematic reviews was conducted to identify relevant measures. We searched PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, COSMIN, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Theoretical domains were described, and item content was coded and analysed, including via the Jaccard index to determine measure similarity. Psychometric properties were extracted and rated using the COSMIN system. Results We identified 22 measures from 19 reviews, which considered general mental health (GMH) (positive and negative aspects together), life satisfaction, quality of life (mental health subscales only), symptoms, and wellbeing. Measures were often classified inconsistently within domains at the review level. Only 25 unique indicators were found and several indicators were found across the majority of measures and domains. Most measure pairs had low Jaccard indexes, but 6.06% of measure pairs had >50% similarity (most across two domains). Measures consistently tapped mostly emotional content but tended to show thematic heterogeneity (included more than one of emotional, cognitive, behavioural, physical and social themes). Psychometric quality was generally low. Conclusions Brief adolescent GMH measures have not been developed to sufficient standards, likely limiting robust inferences. Researchers and practitioners should attend carefully to specific items included, particularly when deploying multiple measures. Key considerations, more promising measures, and future directions are highlighted. PROSPERO registration: CRD42020184350 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020184350.
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The DUX-25 after Twenty-Five Years: New Analyses and Reference Data. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9101569. [PMID: 36291505 PMCID: PMC9600854 DOI: 10.3390/children9101569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Twenty-five years after its inception, we present new analyses and reference data for the DUX-25, a questionnaire on health-related quality of life for children 8–17 years old and their parents as proxy. Data from 774 healthy children and their caregivers were collected through web-based data collection. Participants were recruited via primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands. The DUX-25 showed adequate psychometric qualities. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, we were able to support the theorized four-factor model. In addition, a model with five factors emerged in which the factor ‘Social’ was divided into ‘Social Close’ and ‘Social Far’. A comparison of the outcomes of the PedsQL with those of the DUX-25 provides evidence for a high construct validity of the DUX-25. With the new updated reference data, the DUX-25 can still be used in inpatient and outpatient settings to measure health-related quality of life of children with chronic conditions.
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Kwon J, Freijser L, Huynh E, Howell M, Chen G, Khan K, Daher S, Roberts N, Harrison C, Smith S, Devlin N, Howard K, Lancsar E, Bailey C, Craig J, Dalziel K, Hayes A, Mulhern B, Wong G, Ratcliffe J, Petrou S. Systematic Review of Conceptual, Age, Measurement and Valuation Considerations for Generic Multidimensional Childhood Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2022; 40:379-431. [PMID: 35072935 PMCID: PMC9007803 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-021-01128-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for children (aged ≤ 18 years) present methodological challenges. PROMs can be categorised by their diverse underlying conceptual bases, including functional, disability and health (FDH) status; quality of life (QoL); and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Some PROMs are designed to be accompanied by preference weights. PROMs should account for childhood developmental differences by incorporating age-appropriate health/QoL domains, guidance on respondent type(s) and design. This systematic review aims to identify generic multidimensional childhood PROMs and synthesise their characteristics by conceptual basis, target age, measurement considerations, and the preference-based value sets that accompany them. METHODS The study protocol was registered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42021230833), and reporting followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We conducted systematic database searches for generic multidimensional childhood PROMs covering the period 2012-2020, which we combined with published PROMs identified by an earlier systematic review that covered the period 1992-2011. A second systematic database search identified preference-based value sets for generic multidimensional PROMs. The PROMs were categorised by conceptual basis (FDH status, QoL and HRQoL) and by target age (namely infants and pre-schoolers aged < 5 years, pre-adolescents aged 5-11, adolescents aged 12-18 and multi-age group coverage). Descriptive statistics assessed how PROM characteristics (domain coverage, respondent type and design) varied by conceptual basis and age categories. Involvement of children in PROM development and testing was assessed to understand content validity. Characteristics of value sets available for the childhood generic multidimensional PROMs were identified and compared. RESULTS We identified 89 PROMs, including 110 versions: 52 FDH, 29 QoL, 12 HRQoL, nine QoL-FDH and eight HRQoL-FDH measures; 20 targeted infants and pre-schoolers, 29 pre-adolescents, 24 adolescents and 37 for multiple age groups. Domain coverage demonstrated development trajectories from observable FDH aspects in infancy through to personal independence and relationships during adolescence. PROMs targeting younger children relied more on informant report, were shorter and had fewer ordinal scale points. One-third of PROMs were developed following qualitative research or surveys with children or parents for concept elicitation. There were 21 preference-based value sets developed by 19 studies of ten generic multidimensional childhood PROMs: seven were based on adolescents' stated preferences, seven were from adults from the perspective of or on behalf of the child, and seven were from adults adopting an adult's perspective. Diverse preference elicitation methods were used to elicit values. Practices with respect to anchoring values on the utility scale also varied considerably. The range and distribution of values reflect these differences, resulting in value sets with notably different properties. CONCLUSION Identification and categorisation of generic multidimensional childhood PROMs and value sets by this review can aid the development, selection and interpretation of appropriate measures for clinical and population research and cost-effectiveness-based decision-making.
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- Joseph Kwon
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, UK
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- Centre for Health Policy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics at Warwick, University of Warwick, Coventry, England, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, England, UK
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- Centre for Health Policy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Centre for Health Policy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Health Economics Unit, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Caring, Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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Healthy Learning Mind (HLM): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial on A Mindfulness Intervention, Moderators and Association with Perceived Socioeconomic Status, and Comparison to Other National Data. CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10566-022-09683-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background
This paper presents the baseline characteristics and their moderators in the Healthy Learning Mind (HLM)– school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Objectives
The paper evaluates the state of various measures of well-being, their moderators and how these results compare to national and global norms/population studies.
Methods
Data were collected from all participants prior to the intervention and further analyzed by gender, grade and perceived socioeconomic status, including standardized measures for resilience, depressive symptoms and socioemotional functioning; health-related quality of life, dispositional mindfulness, satisfaction with life, compassion/self-kindness, self-rated health and morning tiredness.
Results
Participating 2793 students (1425 girls, 1368 boys), ages 12 to 15 years, filled in the questionnaires. The outcomes were in line with previous research, demonstrating gender differentiation and lower wellbeing among older children and adolescents.
Conclusions
All outcomes were associated with perceived socioeconomic status, suggesting that perceived low socioeconomic status should be addressed as a serious risk factor and included as a moderator in similar trials.
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Mierau JO, Kann-Weedage D, Hoekstra PJ, Spiegelaar L, Jansen DEMC, Vermeulen KM, Reijneveld SA, van den Hoofdakker BJ, Buskens E, van den Akker-van Marle ME, Dirksen CD, Groenman AP. Assessing quality of life in psychosocial and mental health disorders in children: a comprehensive overview and appraisal of generic health related quality of life measures. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:329. [PMID: 32620157 PMCID: PMC7333319 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02220-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental health problems often arise in childhood and adolescence and can have detrimental effects on people's quality of life (QoL). Therefore, it is of great importance for clinicians, policymakers and researchers to adequately measure QoL in children. With this review, we aim to provide an overview of existing generic measures of QoL suitable for economic evaluations in children with mental health problems. METHODS First, we undertook a meta-review of QoL instruments in which we identified all relevant instruments. Next, we performed a systematic review of the psychometric properties of the identified instruments. Lastly, the results were summarized in a decision tree. RESULTS This review provides an overview of these 22 generic instruments available to measure QoL in children with psychosocial and or mental health problems and their psychometric properties. A systematic search into the psychometric quality of these instruments found 195 suitable papers, of which 30 assessed psychometric quality in child and adolescent mental health. CONCLUSIONS We found that none of the instruments was perfect for use in economic evaluation of child and adolescent mental health care as all instruments had disadvantages, ranging from lack of psychometric research, no proxy version, not being suitable for young children, no age-specific value set for children under 18, to insufficient focus on relevant domains (e.g. social and emotional domains).
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- Jochen O Mierau
- Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen and Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, section Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, freepostnumber 176, 9700VB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Department of Psychology, Brain and Cognition, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Seethaler A, Rudack C, Spiekermann C. Structured literature review of patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments in adult tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2019; 17:122. [PMID: 31307495 PMCID: PMC6631536 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1192-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Instruments that measure the patient-reported outcome and quality of life are essential to assess the treatment success of any medical intervention. This review represents valid and reliable outcome assessment instruments for tonsillectomy (TE) and tonsillotomy (TO) in adult patients as TE/TO still belong to one of the most common performed surgical procedures. METHODS A systematic review of the literature in the MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library was conducted. Studies describing reliable and valid patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) in adults with regard to the perioperative as well as postoperative follow-up after TE/TO were examined. Thus, studies without PROMs or PROMs only relating to children as well as studies in non-English/non-German language or without any detailed information were excluded. RESULTS Four thousand four hundred forty studies were identified. Thirteen reliable and valid patient-reported outcome assessment instruments presenting the perioperative and postoperative outcome were analysed. Four generic questionnaires are included that are used to measure the outcome after TE/TO in adults. Four disease-specific questionnaires relating to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) as well as two TE/TO specific questionnaires are validated for adults. With regard to the perioperative outcome including parameters like pain, nausea, vomiting, satisfaction three assessment instruments are analysed. CONCLUSION This review describes the currently available, reliable and valid generic and disease-specific instruments assessing the perioperative as well as postoperative outcome to evaluate the treatment success after TE/TO in adult patients. Therefore, this study improves the selection of the appropriate patient-reported outcome assessment instrument to assess the quality of life in adults undergoing TE/TO.
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- Alicia Seethaler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany. .,Institute of Immunology, University Hospital Münster, Röntgenstr. 21, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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Germain N, Aballéa S, Toumi M. Measuring the health-related quality of life in young children: how far have we come? JOURNAL OF MARKET ACCESS & HEALTH POLICY 2019; 7:1618661. [PMID: 31156762 PMCID: PMC6534256 DOI: 10.1080/20016689.2019.1618661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The importance of understanding the impact of disease and treatment on children's Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) has given rise to an increasing use of child self-report and observer or proxy instruments. In this article, we review the status quo and challenges of HRQoL measurement specific to children under five. A number of HRQoL questionnaires exist for use with children and/or proxies, and both guidelines and reviews have been published on paediatric HRQoL. However, none address the challenges of measurement for children under five, for whom proxy measures should be used. In reality, there is significant heterogeneity in the cut-off age for self-report questionnaires. Recommendations are that proxies should be used for observable concepts, but not for concepts that require interpretation. Some research has been undertaken on dimensions/concepts in paediatric HRQoL questionnaires. However, no HRQoL models have been developed specifically for children, and heterogeneity in questionnaire dimensions underlines that there is no clear grasp of what HRQoL means in paediatric populations. There is a need to carry out research in order to develop theoretical models of HRQoL that are specific to children at different developmental stages, in order to evaluate and support new and existing measures for paediatric HRQoL and their use in clinical practice as well as clinical trials.
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- Nicola Germain
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Creativ-Ceutical, Paris, France
- CONTACT Nicola Germain Health Economics and Outcomes ResearchCreativ-Ceutical, 215 rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris75008, France
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Creativ-Ceutical, Paris, France
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- Public Health Research Unit, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Gothwal VK, Seelam B, Mandal AK. Quality of life following surgery for congenital glaucoma: findings of the LVPEI congenital glaucoma registry. Eye (Lond) 2018; 33:659-667. [PMID: 30518976 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-018-0293-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children operated for primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) using the Kidscreen-27 questionnaire. METHODS A total of 121 children (mean age, 11.8 years; SD, 2.8 years; 51% males) with unilateral or bilateral PCG who underwent glaucoma surgery in infancy (mean duration since surgery, 10.2 years; [SD] 4.2 years) by a single surgeon at a tertiary eye care centre were administered the Kidscreen-27 questionnaire (self-or interviewer administered in a face-to-face interview) during their routine follow-up visit. We investigated the measurement properties of Kidscreen-27 questionnaire using Rasch analysis and generated interval-level estimates of HRQoL. The main outcome measure was HRQoL (i.e., Rasch-derived Kidscreen score). Multivariable linear regression analyses assessed the influence of socio-demographic and clinical variables on the HRQoL of children with PCG. RESULTS Majority (83%) of the children had bilateral PCG and congenital type of the disease (79%). Mean presenting acuity (logMAR) in the better eye was 0.32 (SD, 0.36; median, 0.18). Rasch analysis of Kidscreen-27 questionnaire indicated need for minor modifications following which a psychometrically robust unidimensional 23-item Kidscreen questionnaire emerged. In multivariable model, age of the child was independently associated with a 32% (β = -0.24 [95% CI, -0.11, -0.36]) increase in the HRQoL score. CONCLUSIONS Despite undergoing successful glaucoma surgery, children with PCG reported reduced HRQoL. Younger children with PCG are more likely to experience this lowered HRQoL and ophthalmologists will need to be alert to this. Efforts must be made to improve the HRQoL of children with PCG.
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- Vijaya K Gothwal
- Brien Holden Eye Research Centre-Patient-Reported Outcomes Unit, Hyderabad, India
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- Brien Holden Eye Research Centre-Patient-Reported Outcomes Unit, Hyderabad, India
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- Jasti V Ramanamma Children's Eye Care Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
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Agathão BT, Reichenheim ME, Moraes CLD. Health-related quality of life of adolescent students. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2018; 23:659-668. [PMID: 29412423 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232018232.27572016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the perception of health related quality of life (HRQoL) of adolescent students. This is a cross-sectional study with 807 adolescents aged 10 to 17 years from two public schools of Niteroi and four private schools of Rio de Janeiro and São Gonçalo. Information on HRQoL was obtained by a reduced version of the Kidscreen questionnaire with 27 items. Student t tests were used to assess the perception of HRQoL stratified by type of school, gender, age and ownership of assets. We used linear regression models to evaluate HRQoL settings. In general, the evaluated adolescents evidenced a good HRQoL. However, results show significant differences in the perception of each HRQoL realm between subgroups. Private school adolescents had better HRQoL compared to public schools in all Kidscreen-27 realms. Older adolescents, those from public school and those with lower ownership of assets had lower HRQoL values in most realms, particularly in the 'Autonomy and Relationship with Parents' realm. Disclosure of the differentiated profile of HRQoL among adolescents is the first step towards developing action strategies in the school environment that prioritize the most vulnerable groups.
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- Beatriz Tosé Agathão
- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. R. São Francisco Xavier 524/7°/Bloco D/7018, Maracanã. 20550-013 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil.
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- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. R. São Francisco Xavier 524/7°/Bloco D/7018, Maracanã. 20550-013 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil.
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- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. R. São Francisco Xavier 524/7°/Bloco D/7018, Maracanã. 20550-013 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil.
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Santos T, de Matos MG, Simões C, Leal I, do Céu Machado M. (Health-related) quality of life and psychosocial factors in adolescents with chronic disease: a systematic literature review. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2017; 31:ijamh-2017-0037. [PMID: 29168956 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2017-0037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Research on living with a chronic disease (CD) in adolescence is increasing. However, studies on the relevance of psychosocial factors are still needed. The present review, focuses on the impact of living with a CD in adolescence on on quality of life (QoL), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychosocial factors. Methods A literature review of articles identified through PubMed, PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES (these last two ones comprise the Ebsco Host platform) and original peer-reviewed research papers, published between 2010 and 2015, with no restrictions regarding the format/source of interventions, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or types of comparisons were included. Results Eighteen papers met the inclusion criteria and contradictory results were found: the majority showed a significantly higher risk of impairment on QoL/HRQoL and psychosocial factors, whereas others reported a significantly lower risk of impairment (highlighting possible protective factors), or no significant differences. Heterogeneity in the assessment procedures and substantial difficulties in considering adolescence as a single and independent age group, were also noted. Conclusion The higher risk of impairment and the heterogeneity observed between cohorts, reinforce the need to work towards consensual procedures, which allow for more accurate comparisons among studies. Additionally, it conveys the challenge to find more effective interventions. Furthermore, it is highly suggested to routinely assess HRQoL/psychosocial factors within an individualized framework, to considerer adolescents as a single/independent group, to emphasize potential protective factors, and, to increase youth's participation in their own adaptation process and in health promotion in general. These are possible future directions that could enable multidisciplinary responses to improve HRQoL and psychosocial care in adolescents with a CD.
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- Teresa Santos
- William James Center of Research, ISPA-Instituto Universitário, Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida, Rua Jardim do Tabaco, no 34, 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal, Phone: +351 218811700; Mobile: +351 966142393.,FMH, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Projecto Aventura Social-Social Adventure Team)/Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,ISAMB, Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- FMH, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Projecto Aventura Social-Social Adventure Team)/Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,ISAMB, Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,William James Center for Research, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa, Portugal
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- FMH, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Projecto Aventura Social-Social Adventure Team)/Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,ISAMB, Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- William James Center for Research, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa, Portugal
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- FM, Faculdade de Medicina/Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,Departamento de Pediatria do Hospital de Santa Maria, CAML, Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Gaspar T, Balancho L. Fatores pessoais e sociais que influenciam o bem-estar subjetivo: diferenças ligadas estatuto socioeconômico. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2017; 22:1373-1380. [DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232017224.07652015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Pretende-se compreender e caracterizar a associação entre o Estatuto Socioeconômico (ESE) e o bem-estar subjetivo em crianças e adolescentes e ainda entender a influência que fatores pessoais e sociais podem ter nela. Os dados foram recolhidos em 16 escolas, uma metade no Norte e outra na Região de Lisboa, Portugal. A amostra envolve 1.181 estudantes, 51,5% do gênero feminino, cuja idade varia entre 8 e 17 anos, com média de 9,9 anos (DP = 1,42). Dos alunos, 2,6% têm necessidades educativas especiais, enquanto que 3% não utilizam o idioma português em casa. Foram retidos por pelo menos um ano 12, 2%. Quanto ao ESE, 27,1% o têm alto, 64,2% médio/baixo, enquanto que 8, 7% estão desempregados. Foram construídos três modelos de regressão adequados. O Modelo 1 estabelece uma associação entre a ESE e o bem-estar subjetivo. Esta associação tornou-se não significativa com o efeito de fatores pessoais e sociais, que foram fortemente associados com o bem-estar subjetivo. Verifica-se que o impacto do ESE no bem-estar subjetivo é atenuado pela presença de fatores pessoais e sociais. A promoção de competências pessoais e sociais parece ser uma forma de prevenção dos efeitos negativos do ESE baixo no desenvolvimento das crianças e adolescentes.
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Alpaslan AH, Ucok K, Coşkun KŞ, Genc A, Karabacak H, Guzel HI. Resting metabolic rate, pulmonary functions, and body composition parameters in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Eat Weight Disord 2017; 22:91-96. [PMID: 26573986 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-015-0241-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Several studies of school-aged children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have found a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity compared with the general population. However, the scientific literature contains insufficient evidence to establish clear conclusions on pulmonary functions, resting metabolic rate (RMR), and body composition in children with ADHD. This study therefore investigates the pulmonary functions tests (PFTs), RMR, and body composition parameters in children with ADHD and evaluates their quality of life. METHODS Forty children with ADHD and 40 healthy controls participated in the study. The children's parents completed Conners' parent rating scale (CPRS) and the pediatric quality of life (PedsQL), and their teachers completed Conners' Teacher rating scale (CTRS). The child participants also completed the PedsQL. RMR, PFTs, and body composition parameters were investigated. RESULTS No significant differences in age, gender, and socioeconomic level were found. All CPRS subscales, except anxiety and psychosomatic conditions, were significantly different (p < 0.05). According to the CTRS, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and conduct problems were significantly higher in the ADHD group. The results showed that the ADHD group's quality of life is worse than the control group. Body mass index, body composition parameters, RMR, and PFTs were not statistically different between the children with ADHD and the healthy controls. CONCLUSIONS Further studies with complex designs are needed to confirm the results.
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- Ahmet Hamdi Alpaslan
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Clarke AL, Critchley C. Impact of choice of coping strategies and family functioning on psychosocial function of young people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2016; 59:50-6. [PMID: 27088518 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Both medical and psychological factors have an important impact upon the psychosocial functioning of young people with epilepsy. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that distinguish young people with epilepsy and high psychosocial functioning from those with lower levels. The participants were 114 young people (40 males, 74 females) with active epilepsy and a mean age of 17.92years (SD=3.90) who completed either a paper (60.5%) or a web-based survey (39.5%) comprising demographic, medical, and psychosocial measures. Psychosocial measures included family functioning, adolescent coping, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. A latent class analysis produced two psychosocial functioning groups based on participants' scores for anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Young people were more likely to be members of the group with poor psychosocial functioning if they had a seizure in the last month (Wald=5.63, p<.05), came from families with lower levels of communication and problem solving (Wald=5.28, p<.05), and made greater use of non-productive (emotion-focused) coping strategies such as wishful thinking, withdrawal, and worry (Wald=12.00, p<.01). The findings suggest that, in addition to standard medical treatment, clinicians may promote better outcomes by strengthening family functioning and encouraging less use of nonproductive coping strategies.
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Rankin J, Glinianaia SV, Jardine J, McConachie H, Borrill H, Embleton ND. Measuring self-reported quality of life in 8- to 11-year-old children born with gastroschisis: Is the KIDSCREEN questionnaire acceptable? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 106:250-6. [DOI: 10.1002/bdra.23480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Judith Rankin
- Institute of Health & Society; Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
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- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Salford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service; Manchester United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health & Society; Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology; Royal Victoria Infirmary; Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health & Society; Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
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Paiva T, Gaspar T, Matos MG. Sleep deprivation in adolescents: correlations with health complaints and health-related quality of life. Sleep Med 2015; 16:521-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2014.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2014] [Revised: 10/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Jardine J, Glinianaia SV, McConachie H, Embleton ND, Rankin J. Self-reported quality of life of young children with conditions from early infancy: a systematic review. Pediatrics 2014; 134:e1129-48. [PMID: 25246620 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-0352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT There is little consistency in the use of instruments for measuring self-reported quality of life (QoL) in young children. OBJECTIVE To systematically review studies of self-reported QoL in children aged <12 years with congenital health conditions, and to examine the agreement between self- and proxy-reports. DATA SOURCES Literature databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsychINFO) were systematically searched, reference lists of eligible studies were scanned. STUDY SELECTION We included studies published in English between January 1989 and June 2013 which used validated instruments to assess self-reported QoL in children aged <12 years with a distinct congenital health condition identified in early infancy. DATA EXTRACTION We extracted data on study design, objective, sample characteristics, QoL assessment instrument, statistical techniques and results. RESULTS From 403 full-text articles assessed for eligibility, 50 studies underwent detailed review, and 37 were included in a narrative synthesis. Children's self-reported QoL was assessed by using a variety of generic and/or condition-specific instruments, with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory being the most frequently used (25% [9 studies]). Regardless of the condition or the instrument used, children often reported QoL similar to the reference population, except for lower scores in the physical functioning/health domain. There were differences between younger and older age groups according to QoL domain. The child's perception of QoL differed from that of his or her parents, in particular for subjective domains such as emotional functioning, and these differences were age related. The main limitation of the review resulted from the lack of published studies on self-reported QoL in young children, in particular, lacking both self-reports and proxy reports. Existing studies demonstrated wide variability in the QoL instruments used and approaches to statistical analyses, lack of information about the formation of the study sample (response rate; comparison of responders and nonresponders) and low sample sizes in the age group of interest. CONCLUSIONS The reviewed studies demonstrated that, even for younger children, both child and parent perspectives are essential to understanding the impact of a condition on a child's QoL.
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- Jenni Jardine
- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; and
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; and
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Neonatal Service, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; and
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Paschoal JKSF, Lin J, Pinho RS, Andreoni S, Minett TSC, Vitalle MSDS, Fisberg M, Peres MFP, Vilanova LCP, Masruha MR. Psychiatric symptoms may contribute to poor quality of life in adolescents with migraine. Pediatr Int 2013; 55:741-7. [PMID: 23829487 DOI: 10.1111/ped.12178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2013] [Revised: 06/23/2013] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of migraine on quality of life (QOL) can be aggravated by other comorbid factors. The aim of the present study was to assess the differences in the QOL of adolescents with chronic migraine, episodic migraine, and healthy adolescents, and whether the differences in QOL among the diagnostic groups were associated with the presence of self-reported psychiatric symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. METHODS A total of 157 adolescents (aged 15-19 years old) were included in the study. Fifty patients had episodic migraine, 56 patients suffered from chronic migraine, and 51 healthy adolescents were controls. All of the participants responded to a detailed headache questionnaire, the Medical Outcomes Trust 36-Item Short-form Health Survey, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS Chronic migraine patients showed a significantly lower QOL than the control subjects in five dimensions of the Medical Outcomes Trust 36-Item Short-form Health Survey, and lower QOL than the episodic migraine patients in four dimensions. High levels of self-reported depressive symptoms were associated with lower QOL in five dimensions and high levels of self-reported anxiety were associated with lower QOL in four dimensions. CONCLUSIONS The QOL of adolescent migraine sufferers may be aggravated not only by migraine but also by other factors, such as anxiety and depressive symptoms, which may contribute to the poor QOL in adolescents suffering from migraine.
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Bee P, Berzins K, Calam R, Pryjmachuk S, Abel KM. Defining quality of life in the children of parents with severe mental illness: a preliminary stakeholder-led model. PLoS One 2013; 8:e73739. [PMID: 24040050 PMCID: PMC3769387 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 07/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Severe parental mental illness poses a challenge to quality of life (QoL) in a substantial number of children and adolescents, and improving the lives of these children is of urgent political and public health concern. This study used a bottom-up qualitative approach to develop a new stakeholder-led model of quality of life relevant to this population. Qualitative data were collected from 19 individuals participating in focus groups or individual interviews. Participants comprised 8 clinical academics, health and social care professionals or voluntary agency representatives; 5 parents and 6 young people (aged 13–18 yrs) with lived experience of severe parental mental illness. Data underwent inductive thematic analysis for the purposes of informing a population-specific quality of life model. Fifty nine individual themes were identified and grouped into 11 key ‘meta-themes’. Mapping each meta-theme against existing child-centred quality of life concepts revealed a multi-dimensional model that endorsed, to a greater or lesser degree, the core domains of generic quality of life models. Three new population-specific priorities were also observed: i) the alleviation of parental mental health symptoms, ii) improved problem-based coping skills and iii) increased mental health literacy. The identification of these priorities raises questions regarding the validity of generic quality of life measures to monitor the effectiveness of services for families and children affected by severe mental illness. New, age-appropriate instruments that better reflect the life priorities and unique challenges faced by the children of parents with severe mental illness may need to be developed. Challenges then remain in augmenting and adapting service design and delivery mechanisms better to meet these needs. Future child and adult mental health services need to work seamlessly alongside statutory education and social care services and a growing number of relevant third sector providers to address fully the quality of life priorities of these vulnerable families.
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Centre for Women’s Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Anthony SJ, Selkirk E, Sung L, Klaassen RJ, Dix D, Scheinemann K, Klassen AF. Considering quality of life for children with cancer: a systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures and the development of a conceptual model. Qual Life Res 2013; 23:771-89. [PMID: 23907613 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-013-0482-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES An appraisal of pediatric cancer-specific quality-of-life (QOL) instruments revealed a lack of clarity about what constitutes QOL in this population. This study addresses this concern by identifying the concepts that underpin the construct of QOL as determined by a content analysis of all patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments used in childhood cancer research. METHODS A systematic review was performed of key databases (i.e., MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychINFO) to identify studies of QOL in children with cancer. A content analysis process was used to code and categorize all items from generic and cancer-specified PRO instruments. Our objective was to provide clarification regarding the conceptual underpinnings of these instruments, as well as to help inform the development of theory and contribute to building a conceptual framework of QOL for children with cancer. RESULTS A total of 6,013 English language articles were screened, identifying 148 studies. Ten generic and ten cancer-specific PRO instruments provided 957 items. Content analysis led to the identification of four major domains of QOL (physical, psychological, social, and general health), with 11 subdomains covering 98 different concepts. While all instruments reflected items relating to the broader domains of QOL, there was substantial heterogeneity in terms of the content and variability in the distribution of items. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and the proposed model represent a useful starting point in the critical appraisal of the conceptual underpinnings of PRO instruments used in pediatric oncology and contribute to the need to place such tools under a critical, yet reflective and analytical lens.
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Ahuja B, Klassen AF, Satz R, Malhotra N, Tsangaris E, Ventresca M, Fayed N. A review of patient-reported outcomes for children and adolescents with obesity. Qual Life Res 2013; 23:759-70. [PMID: 23801295 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-013-0459-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Obesity is a chronic condition that can impact the physical, emotional, mental and social elements that encompass a child's life. The objectives of this study were to identify which generic and obesity-specific patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments are used in obesity literature, as well as review their conceptual approach, health and health-related content, ethical content and psychometric properties. METHOD PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsycINFO were searched from the inception of each database to May 2012 to identify all studies using multi-dimensional PRO instruments with children who are overweight or obese. The most common generic and all obesity-specific instruments were analyzed according to the study objectives. RESULTS From 4,226 articles identified by our search, 70 articles used 6 generic and 4 obesity-specific PRO instruments. While the most commonly used PRO instrument was the generic PedsQL 4.0 (used in 53 studies), many health domains were found in the obesity-specific instruments that are not measured by the PedsQL 4.0. Summary of the development and psychometric properties of the generic and obesity PROs identified that no one instrument meets all the guideline criteria for instrument development and validation, e.g., only one instrument included qualitative input from children with obesity in the content development phase. DISCUSSION This comprehensive review provides information to aid in selecting multi-dimensional PRO instruments in children with obesity according to various aspects of content as well as psychometric properties. The conceptual analysis shows that the reviewed PRO instruments contain inconsistencies in their conceptual approaches. Also, certain relevant health domains to children and youth with obesity were not included in the most commonly used generic instrument. The obesity-specific instruments require further validation before they can be used in intervention studies.
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- Bani Ahuja
- Collage Pediatric Therapy, 1100 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, ON, L5C 4E5, Canada,
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Specific Instruments to Assess Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Asthma. JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA (VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS) 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedp.2012.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Roncada C, Mattiello R, Pitrez PM, Sarria EE. Specific instruments to assess quality of life in children and adolescents with asthma. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2013; 89:217-25. [PMID: 23669217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2012.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify and describe specific instruments to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents with asthma. DATA SOURCE Searches were performed in the PubMed, Ovid, and LILACS databases using different combinations of key words (MeSH terms), selecting original articles on the development of specific HRQoL questionnaires, published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, between 1990 and 2012. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 15 instruments that met the inclusion criteria were identified. Most studies assessed reliability through internal consistency, reproducibility, and/or sensitivity to changes. Validity was assessed by comparison with healthy controls (discordant validity) or factorial analysis. CONCLUSIONS Of the 15 instruments, three are the most frequently used: Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ), Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL-Asthma), and Disability Kids (DISABKIDS). In general, these three tools have adequate psychometric characteristics and are practical to implement, but only PAQLQ has been culturally adapted to Brazil.
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- Cristian Roncada
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Pediatria e Saúde da Criança, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Tarakci E, Baydogan SN, Kasapcopur O, Dirican A. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module: a quality-of-life measure for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Turkey. Qual Life Res 2013; 22:531-536. [PMID: 22544413 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-012-0180-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to describe the cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability of a Turkish version of the pediatric quality-of-life inventory (PedsQL) 3.0 Arthritis Module in a population with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS A total of 169 patients with JIA and their parents were enrolled in the study. The Turkish version of the childhood health assessment questionnaire (CHAQ) was used to evaluate the validity of related domains in the PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module. Both the PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module and CHAQ were filled out by children over 8 years of age and by the parents of children 2-7 years of age. RESULTS Internal reliability was poor to excellent (Cronbach's alpha coefficients 0.56-0.84 for self-reporting and 0.63-0.82 for parent reporting), and interobserver reliability varied from good to excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.79-0.91 for self-reporting and 0.80-0.88 for parent reporting) for the total scores of the PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module. Parent-child concordance for all scores was moderate to excellent (ICC 0.42-0.92). The PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module and CHAQ were highly positively correlated, with coefficients from 0.21 to 0.76, indicating concurrent validity. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated the reliability and validity of quality-of-life measurement using the Turkish version of the PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module in our sociocultural context. The PedsQL 3.0 Arthritis Module can be utilized as a tool for the evaluation of quality of life in patients with JIA aged 2-18 years.
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- E Tarakci
- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Gaspar T, Ribeiro JP, de Matos MG, Leal I, Ferreira A. Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Subjective Well Being. SPANISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2013; 15:177-86. [DOI: 10.5209/rev_sjop.2012.v15.n1.37306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The main objective of this study was to build a model, which includes personal and social factors, that helps to highlight factors that promote health-related quality of Life (HRQoL) in children and in adolescents. A sample of 3195 children and adolescents was acquired from 5th and 7th graders from all five Portuguese regions. In this study three independent latent variables were specified – Physical, Psychological and Social and two dependent latent variables were measured: Health behavior and Quality of Life. The integrative model was composed by different components: (1) health-related quality of life, integrated by 8 dimensions from KIDSCREEN-52; (2) health behavior, (3) variables related to physical health; (4) variables related to social health; (5) variables related to psychological health. As results were found strong correlation between psychological dimensions and self-esteem and other factors and a structural equation model was developed. The model presented a RMSEA index of .08. Similarly, adjustment levels for the CFI, NFI and IFI vary above or around .90, which suggests a good adjustment for the hypothesized model. The model presented significant qui-square.This study showed that in all the samples studied, the psychological variables were those that contributed at a superior level to HRQoL.
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Roeser K, Brückner D, Schwerdtle B, Schlarb AA, Kübler A. Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Chronotypes—A Model for the Effects of Sleep Problems, Sleep-Related Cognitions, and Self-efficacy. Chronobiol Int 2012; 29:1358-65. [DOI: 10.3109/07420528.2012.728664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Paltzer J, Barker E, Witt WP. Measuring the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young children in resource-limited settings: a review of existing measures. Qual Life Res 2012; 22:1177-87. [PMID: 22983780 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-012-0260-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE This review sought to identify and summarize the instruments adapted or developed for measuring HRQoL among young children (<8 years) living in resource-limited settings. METHODS A review of the literature was conducted in two phases. Phase one searched the PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Knowledge (Web of Science), African Index Medicus, and SocINDEX databases and identified widely used child HRQoL instruments. Phase two reviewed the articles using the selected HRQoL instruments and extracted information on their use in resource-limited settings including adaption processes. RESULTS Seven instruments were identified that measured the HRQoL of young children. Six had been used in resource-limited settings. Of the 452 articles using these instruments, a total of 23 (5 %) studies used one of the identified HRQoL instruments in a resource-limited setting. Among these studies, 39 % employed an adaptation process for the use of that instrument. No instruments had been developed specifically for measuring the HRQoL of young children in resource-limited settings. CONCLUSIONS If pediatric HRQoL instruments are to be used in resource-limited settings, it is critical that they be developed and adequately adapted to those settings. Only then will interventions lead to larger increases in the overall HRQoL and well-being of children.
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- Jason Paltzer
- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 610 North Walnut Street, Office 503, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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Illustrating Child-Specific Linking Issues Using the Child Health Questionnaire. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 91:S189-98. [DOI: 10.1097/phm.0b013e31823d53cf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Petsios K, Priftis KN, Tsoumakas C, Hatziagorou E, Tsanakas JN, Galanis P, Antonogeorgos G, Matziou V. Level of parent-asthmatic child agreement on health-related quality of life. J Asthma 2011; 48:286-97. [PMID: 21391881 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2011.555031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Direct assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQοL) is necessary to understand the impact of a disease on patients' well-being and to evaluate clinical interventions. There is substantial debate in the literature on pediatric health outcomes concerning who is the most appropriate respondent when assessing children's HRQoL. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the level of agreement between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports concerning HRQoL in children with asthma. METHODS A total of 504 children with asthma and their parents who were referred to outpatient asthma clinic participated in this study. Subjects were divided into two age groups (4-7- and 8-14-year-olds). The DISABKIDS chronic generic measure-long form (DCGM-37), the DISABKIDS smiley measure (DSM), and the DISABKIDS condition-specific modules for asthma were used. The level of agreement between children and parents was evaluated using intra-class correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman analysis. RESULTS A satisfactory level of agreement between younger children and their parents except those with severe asthma with both methods was observed; the level of agreement in the older ones was moderate with the exception of general subscale. Asthmatic children's mean HRQoL scores were significantly lower than their parents for all subscales, except children with severe asthma in the older group, who stated lower HRQoL than their parents in most of the domains except those of Impact and Worry that were in close agreement. Fathers' assessment of HRQoL score was closer to their children's self-assessment in both groups. Families with higher family income showed a greater level of agreement. CONCLUSIONS Our study illustrated that parents overestimate HRQoL of their children with asthma even though moderate agreement between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports on HRQoL was noticed. Fathers seem to be better proxy-reporters than mothers. Any evaluation of current approaches to measuring children's HRQoL needs to allow both parent and child to give their own perspective.
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- Konstantinos Petsios
- Faculty of Nursing, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Goudi. 11517, Athens, Greece.
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Ronen GM, Fayed N, Rosenbaum PL. Outcomes in pediatric neurology: a review of conceptual issues and recommendationsThe 2010 Ronnie Mac Keith Lecture. Dev Med Child Neurol 2011; 53:305-12. [PMID: 21401584 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.03919.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This paper discusses how to evaluate whether, and in what ways, treatments affect the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We argue that professionals should incorporate perspectives from patients and families to help them make decisions about what 'outcomes' are important, and we discuss how those outcomes might be assessed. A case vignette illustrates the differences and complementarity between the perspectives of clinicians and those of children and their parents. We recommend methods for expanding the range of relevant health outcomes in child neurology to include those that reflect the ways patients and families view their conditions and our interventions. We explore the added value of a 'non-categorical' approach to the choice of outcomes. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is a useful biopsychosocial framework to 'rule in' relevant aspects of child and family issues to create a dynamic system of possible influences on outcomes. We examine the meaning of 'health', 'health-related quality of life', and 'quality of life' as related but conceptually distinct outcomes. Specific issues are discussed about the construction, validation, and appraisal of outcome measures, as well as practical recommendations on how to select outcome measures in the clinical setting and research.
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- Gabriel M Ronen
- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Health status and QOL instruments used in childhood cancer research: deciphering conceptual content using World Health Organization definitions. Qual Life Res 2011; 20:1247-58. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-011-9851-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Algorta GP, Youngstrom EA, Frazier TW, Freeman AJ, Youngstrom JK, Findling RL. Suicidality in pediatric bipolar disorder: predictor or outcome of family processes and mixed mood presentation? Bipolar Disord 2011; 13:76-86. [PMID: 21320255 PMCID: PMC3076793 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5618.2010.00886.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) involves a potent combination of mood dysregulation and interpersonal processes, placing these youth at significantly greater risk of suicide. We examined the relationship between suicidal behavior, mood symptom presentation, family functioning, and quality of life (QoL) in youth with PBD. METHODS Participants were 138 youths aged 5-18 years presenting to outpatient clinics with DSM-IV diagnoses of bipolar I disorder (n=27), bipolar II disorder (n=18), cyclothymic disorder (n=48), and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (n=45). RESULTS Twenty PBD patients had lifetime suicide attempts, 63 had past or current suicide ideation, and 55 were free of suicide ideation and attempts. Attempters were older than nonattempters. Suicide ideation and attempts were linked to higher depressive symptoms, and rates were even higher in youths meeting criteria for the mixed specifier proposed for DSM-5. Both suicide ideation and attempts were associated with lower youth QoL and poorer family functioning. Parent effects (with suicidality treated as outcome) and child effects (where suicide was the predictor of poor family functioning) showed equally strong evidence in regression models, even after adjusting for demographics. CONCLUSIONS These findings underscore the strong association between mixed features and suicidality in PBD, as well as the association between QoL, family functioning, and suicidality. It is possible that youths are not just a passive recipient of family processes, and their illness may play an active role in disrupting family functioning. Replication with longitudinal data and qualitative methods should investigate both child and parent effect models.
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- Guillermo Pérez Algorta
- Centro Clinico del Sur, Montevideo, Uruguay,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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Michielsen A, Van Wijk I, Ketelaar M. Participation and quality of life in children and adolescents with congenital limb deficiencies: A narrative review. Prosthet Orthot Int 2010; 34:351-61. [PMID: 20704518 DOI: 10.3109/03093646.2010.495371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Children and adolescents with congenital limb deficiencies are visibly and physically different from their peers. They present limitations in activities, depending on the severity of deficiency. Therefore they are at risk for lower participation in social and leisure activities. This might negatively influence the perception on their quality of life. The aim of this narrative review is to describe participation and quality of life in children with congenital limb deficiencies. Participation and quality of life are relatively new concepts. Psychosocial functioning, being closely related to the concept of quality of life, is described as well. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted on participation, quality of life and psychosocial functioning in children and adolescents with congenital limb deficiencies. The review involved a systematic search using multiple data sources. Fifteen cross-sectional studies were included in this review. The literature to date provides limited knowledge on how children and adolescents with congenital limb deficiencies participate and how they perceive their quality of life. The psychosocial functioning, although described as at risk, appears to be comparable to healthy peers. In conclusion, more research is needed on how children and adolescents with congenital limb deficiencies participate and how they perceive their quality of life. A broader perspective will not only help parents in making the right choices for their children, but can also have implications for health care providers, teachers and agencies funding rehabilitation services.
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- Anka Michielsen
- Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience and Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Centre Utrecht and Rehabilitation Centre De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Ferro MA, Avison WR, Campbell MK, Speechley KN. The impact of maternal depressive symptoms on health-related quality of life in children with epilepsy: a prospective study of family environment as mediators and moderators. Epilepsia 2010; 52:316-25. [PMID: 21054352 DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02769.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the impact of maternal depressive symptoms (DS) on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in children with new-onset epilepsy and to identify family factors that moderate and mediate this relationship during the first 24 months after epilepsy diagnosis. METHODS A sample of 339 mother-child dyads recruited from pediatric neurologists across Canada in the Health-related Quality of Life in Children with Epilepsy Study. Mothers' and neurologists' reports were collected at four times during the 24-month follow-up. Mothers' DS were measured using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and children's HRQL using the Quality of Life in Childhood Epilepsy (QOLCE). Data were modeled using individual growth curve modeling. KEY FINDINGS Maternal DS were observed to have a negative impact on QOLCE scores at 24 months (β = -0.47, p < 0.0001) and the rate of change in QOLCE scores during follow-up (β = -0.04, p = 0.0250). This relationship was moderated by family resources (β = 0.25, p = 0.0243), and the magnitude of moderation varied over time (β = 0.09, p = 0.0212). Family functioning and demands partially mediated the impact of maternal DS on child HRQL (β = -0.07, p = 0.0007; β = -0.12, p = 0.0006). SIGNIFICANCE Maternal DS negatively impact child HRQL in new-onset epilepsy during the first 24 months after diagnosis. This relationship is moderated by family resources and mediated by family functioning and demands. By adopting family centered approaches, health care professionals may be able to intervene at the maternal or family level to promote more positive outcomes in children.
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- Mark A Ferro
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
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Klassen AF, Strohm SJ, Maurice-Stam H, Grootenhuis MA. Quality of life questionnaires for children with cancer and childhood cancer survivors: a review of the development of available measures. Support Care Cancer 2009; 18:1207-17. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-009-0751-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2009] [Accepted: 09/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Petsios KT, Priftis KN, Tsoumakas C, Perperoglou A, Hatziagorou E, Tsanakas JN, Androulakis I, Matziou VN. Cough affects quality of life in asthmatic children aged 8-14 more than other asthma symptoms. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2009; 37:80-8. [PMID: 19445864 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-0546(09)71109-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Asthma may influence children's health-related quality of life (QoL) differently by various symptoms, at different severity. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the QoL in children with asthma and describe the impact of each asthma symptom on the child's well-being at different severity levels. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred randomly selected children and one of their parents who consulted an outpatient asthma clinic, participated in the study. Qol was assessed with DISABKIDS-Smiley measure for children aged 4-7 years and with DISABKIDS DCGM-37 and Asthma Module for children 8-14 year old. RESULTS Most of the children suffered from mild or moderate persistent asthma. Children with uncontrolled asthma stated lower QoL compared to partly controlled or controlled in both age groups (p < 0.05 in all domains). Cough appeared to affect QoL of 8-14 year olds more than other symptoms, especially in girls. In younger children, sex (boys, p = 0.039), age (p = 0.045), proxy sex (father, p = 0.048), frequency of doctor visits (4-6 months, p = 0.001), use of beta-2 agonists (p = 0.007) and father's smoking habits (p = 0.015) were associated with the QoL of coughing children but no correlation between cough and QoL was detected. In the 8-14 year age group coughers reported lower QoL compared to their counterparts; moreover, cough was found to affect QoL more than other symptoms (p < 0.05 in all domains). CONCLUSIONS Cough has a direct effect on asthmatic children's QoL but there is still an obvious need for research to reveal all the determinats of this effect.
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Psychometric properties of a brief version of the Escala de Satisfação com o Suporte Social for children and adolescents. SPANISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2009; 12:360-72. [PMID: 19476247 DOI: 10.1017/s113874160000175x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The main objective of this study was to develop a brief version of the Escala de Satisfação com o Suporte Social for children and adolescents (Ribeiro, 1999). A representative sample of 3195 children and adolescents was obtained from 5th and 7th graders throughout all five Portuguese regions. The results showed a good internal consistency for the social support satisfaction factor, alpha = 0.84; acceptable for the necessity for activities connected to social support factor, alpha = 0.69. By using ANOVA, gender, age and socioeconomic status related differences were identified. A confirmatory factorial analysis was done and an adjusted model was found by taking off item 5. The concurrent validity was inspected with measures related to social support, such as optimism, self-worth and perceptions of health related quality of life. With this analysis, we verified that women and younger participants (< 12 years) showed a higher social support satisfaction. Medium-high socioeconomic status participants showed a higher negative social support satisfaction. These results suggest the validity of the scale in assesing perceptions of social support.
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Schlarmann JG, Metzing-Blau S, Schnepp W. The use of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents as an outcome criterion to evaluate family oriented support for young carers in Germany: an integrative review of the literature. BMC Public Health 2008; 8:414. [PMID: 19091099 PMCID: PMC2625356 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2008] [Accepted: 12/17/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Young people below the age of 18, whose lives are affected by looking after a relative with a disability or long-term illness, are called young carers. Evidence based family oriented support for young carers and their families in Germany is currently being developed. To allow for scientific evaluation, an outcome criterion needs to be chosen. Until today, there are no assessment instruments available, which focus on young carer's specific demands and needs. As HRQOL seems to be an adequate alternative outcome criterion, an integrative review of the literature was carried out to verify this assumption. Methods The aim of the integrative review was to get information about a) the concept and the common definition of HRQOL in children, b) preferable HRQOL assessment techniques in children, and c) the relevance of HRQOL measures for the population of young carers. An additional aim of the review was to give advice on which instrument fits best to assess young carer's HRQOL in Germany. Searches were conducted in PubMed in order to obtain papers reporting about a) the development or psychometric assessment of instruments measuring HRQOL in children and adolescents up to the age of 18, and b) on the conceptual framework of HRQOL in children. Results HRQOL is a multidimensional construct covering physical, emotional, mental, social, and behavioural components of well-being and functioning as subjective perceived by a person depending on the cultural context and value system one is living in. Young carer's problems and needs are well covered by these common domains of HRQOL. Since no specific HRQOL-measures are available to address young carers, a generic one has to be chosen which a) has been created for use in children, b) allows self- and proxy-report, and c) has good psychometric testing results. Comparing four generic measures with currently best published psychometric testing results, items of the KIDSCREEN cover young carer's specific problems most accurate. Conclusion The KIDSCREEN questionnaires seems adequate to evaluate the intervention as their items cover young carer's needs and problems most accurate.
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- Jörg Grosse Schlarmann
- Institute of Nursing Science, Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer StraSSe 12, 58453 Witten, Germany.
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Soria C, Bulteau C, El Sabbagh S, Jambaqué I, Bobet R, Dellatolas G. La qualité de vie chez l’enfant avec épilepsie : revue de la littérature. Arch Pediatr 2008; 15:1474-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2008.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2007] [Revised: 04/14/2008] [Accepted: 06/27/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Solans M, Pane S, Estrada MD, Serra-Sutton V, Berra S, Herdman M, Alonso J, Rajmil L. Health-related quality of life measurement in children and adolescents: a systematic review of generic and disease-specific instruments. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2008; 11:742-64. [PMID: 18179668 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2007.00293.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 401] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify currently available generic and disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instruments for children and adolescents up to 19 years old, to describe their content, and to review their psychometric properties. STUDY DESIGN Previous reviews on the subject and a new literature review from 2001 to December 2006 (MEDLINE, the ISI Science Citation Index, HealthSTAR and PsycLit) were used to identify measures of HRQOL for children and adolescents. The characteristics (country of origin, age range, type of respondent, number of dimensions and items, name of the dimensions and condition) and psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change) of the instruments were assessed following international guidelines published by the Scientific Committee of the Medical Outcomes Trust. RESULTS In total, 30 generic and 64 disease-specific instruments were identified, 51 of which were published between 2001 and 2005. Many generic measures cover a core set of basic concepts related to physical, mental and social health, although the number and name of dimensions varies substantially. The lower age limit for self-reported instruments was 5-6 years old. Generic measures developed recently focused on both child self-report and parent-proxy report, although 26% of the disease-specific questionnaires were exclusively addressed to proxy-respondents. Most questionnaires had tested internal consistency (67%) and to a lesser extent test-retest stability (44.7%). Most questionnaires reported construct validity, but few instruments analyzed criterion validity (n = 5), structural validity (n = 15) or sensitivity to change (n = 14). CONCLUSIONS The development of HRQOL instruments for children and adolescents has continued apace in recent years, particularly with regard to disease-specific questionnaires. Many of the instruments meet accepted standards for psychometric properties, although instrument developers should include children from the beginning of the development process and need to pay particular attention to testing sensitivity to change.
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- Maite Solans
- Agency for Quality, Research and Assessment in Health (AQuRAHealth), formerly Catalan Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Research, Barcelona, Spain
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Palermo TM, Long AC, Lewandowski AS, Drotar D, Quittner AL, Walker LS. Evidence-based assessment of health-related quality of life and functional impairment in pediatric psychology. J Pediatr Psychol 2008; 33:983-96; discussion 997-8. [PMID: 18430762 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsn038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To provide an evidence-based review of measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and functional impairment, with a specific focus on their use in the field of pediatric psychology. METHODS As part of a larger survey of pediatric psychologists from the Society of Pediatric Psychology e-mail listserv (American Psychological Association, APA, Division 54), 16 measures were selected for this psychometric review. Measures that qualified for the review fell into one of the following three categories: (a) generic HRQOL scales, (b) disease-specific quality of life scales, and (c) functional impairment rating scales. RESULTS Psychometric characteristics (i.e., three types of reliability, two types of validity) were strong for the majority of measures reviewed, with 12 of the 16 measures meeting "well-established" evidence-based assessment criteria. Strengths and weaknesses of existing measures were noted. CONCLUSIONS Recommendations for future work in this area of assessment are presented, including suggestions that further validation and exploration of measure properties such as factor analysis and changes in HRQOL over time be conducted.
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- Tonya M Palermo
- Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Anesthesiology, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road UHS-2, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Klassen AF, Stotland MA, Skarsgard ED, Pusic AL. Clinical research in pediatric plastic surgery and systematic review of quality-of-life questionnaires. Clin Plast Surg 2008; 35:251-67. [PMID: 18298997 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2007.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In the first part of this article, examples of different research designs used to study pediatric patients who undergo plastic surgery are described. The remainder of the article discusses the measurement of outcomes in pediatric plastic surgery research, with a particular focus on the assessment of quality of life (QOL). Issues specific to measuring QOL in children are discussed (eg, developmental considerations, use of self- versus proxy report). The results of a systematic literature review to identify and appraise pediatric plastic surgery condition-specific measures of QOL are presented.
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, IAHS Building, Room 408D, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.
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Giacomoni CH, Hutz CS. Escala multidimensional de satisfação de vida para crianças: estudos de construção e validação. ESTUDOS DE PSICOLOGIA (CAMPINAS) 2008. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-166x2008000100003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Os objetivos deste trabalho foram desenvolver uma escala, que foi intitulada de Escala Multidimensional de Satisfação de Vida para Crianças, assim como apresentar informações substanciais sobre as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento. Paralelamente, viabilizou-se a testagem do Modelo Multidimensional de Satisfação de Vida Infantil de Huebner. Foram realizados estudos de construção e de validação da escala. A versão final da Escala Multidimensional de Satisfação de Vida para Crianças contém 50 itens, distribuídos em seis fatores: self, self Comparado, Não-Violência, Família, Amizade e Escola. Foram encontradas consistências internas adequadas para cada uma das sub-escalas, assim como para a escala total. A validade concorrente das sub-escalas da escala multidimensional de satisfação de vida para crianças foi confirmada por correlações médias com medidas critério.
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Viehweger E, Robitail S, Rohon MA, Jacquemier M, Jouve JL, Bollini G, Simeoni MC. Measuring quality of life in cerebral palsy children. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annrmp.2007.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Viehweger E, Robitail S, Rohon MA, Jacquemier M, Jouve JL, Bollini G, Simeoni MC. Mesure de la qualité de vie chez l’enfant atteint de paralysie cérébrale. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 51:119-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annrmp.2007.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2007] [Revised: 10/17/2007] [Accepted: 12/03/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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