Gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit juveniler idiopathischer arthritis: Welche Rolle spielen Alter, Geschlecht und medizinische parameter?

Translated title of the contribution: Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Which role do age, sex and medical parameters play?

Phil C. Petersen*, S. Nordmeyer, E. Müller-Godeffroy, I. Foeldvari, R. M. Küster, M. Bullinger, S. Schmidt, M. Quittan, O. Schuhfried, R. Nourafza, M. C. Simeoni, D. Orbicini, D. Debensason, U. Thyen, E. Müller-Godeffroy, A. Vidalis, J. Tsanakas, E. Hatziagorou, P. Karagianni, H. KoopmanR. Baars, J. E. Chaplin, M. Power, C. Atherton, P. Hoare

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Abstract

Background: The assessment of health-related quality of life gains increasing importance in pediatric practice. In the field of rheumatic health conditions in young people only a few studies about this topic are available. Within a European study health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with idiopathic arthritis was assessed. The results of the German sample will be presented. Patients: A total of n=88 children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (57% female) between 8 und 16 years were included in the study. Method: Children and adolescents filled in a questionnaire. Health-related quality of life was assessed with the DISABKIDS instrument. Results: No age or gender effects on health-related quality of life were detected. The variable "limitation of mobility" as well as the item "pain" showed the strongest relationship with the health-related quality of life dimensions. Conclusions: Health-related quality of life is decisively influenced by the consequences of the health condition. For clinical practice the study showed that patients with mobility limitations and/or pain need heightened attention which should especially concentrate on the social and mental dimensions of health-related quality of life.

Translated title of the contributionHealth-related quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Which role do age, sex and medical parameters play?
Original languageGerman
JournalKlinische Padiatrie
Volume220
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)259-265
Number of pages7
ISSN0300-8630
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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