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Alqahtani AS, Algabbani MF, Alhammad SA, Alwadeai KS, Alhusaini A. Physical activity status and its association with quality of life among children with down syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A comparative cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297111. [PMID: 38346033 PMCID: PMC10861077 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes physical and cognitive challenges. Identifying the impact of sedentary behavior and physical activity on people with Down syndrome is crucial for early intervention. The purpose of this study is to compare physical activity and sedentary behavior among children with Down syndrome and typically developing children, as well as assess their relationship with quality of life. METHODS In the cross-sectional study, 67 children between the ages of 6 and 12 were enrolled: 29 in the Down syndrome group and 38 in the typically developing group. Each child wore an ActiGraph wGT3X-BT for seven days. Accelerometer data and quality of life data were analysed. RESULTS Physical activity and sedentary behavior were not significantly different between the Down syndrome and typically developing groups (p ˃ .05). With large effect sizes (partial eta squares ranging from 0.21 to 0.59), typically developing children had a significantly better quality of life than children with Down syndrome. There was a weak positive correlation between moderate physical activity and school performance in children with Down syndrome. For typically developing children, there is a weak negative correlation between light physical activity and physical function, school function, and total paediatric quality of life scale scores. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that children with Down syndrome have participated in more physical activities, resulting in a reduction in differences between them and typically developing children. Additionally, typically developing had higher quality of life than children with Down syndrome. For healthcare professionals and educators, these findings provide valuable insights into developing strategies to enhance physical activity for children with developmental disabilities.
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- Amani S. Alqahtani
- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Rozensztrauch A, Wieczorek K, Twardak I, Śmigiel R. Health-related quality of life and family functioning of primary caregivers of children with down syndrome. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1267583. [PMID: 38161724 PMCID: PMC10756234 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1267583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background Down Syndrome (DS; OMIM #190685), known as trisomy 21, is one of the most common genetic disorders in the human population and the commonest known cause of intellectual disability. The study was conducted to investigate the quality of life (QoL) of children with DS syndrome and its impact on family functioning. Purpose of study To assess the quality of life of children with trisomy 21 and the impact of the disorder on the family. Methods We used a cross-sectional questionnaire study. The respondents were 52 parents of children with trisomy 21. The following structured questionnaires were used: the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales, the PedsQL™ Family Impact Module and Study-Specific Questionnaire (SSQ). Results The combined scores, with a mean value of approximately 55 out of a possible 100 points, indicated a significant impact of the child's genetic defect on family functioning. In the overall QOL, the highest rated domain was physical functioning (x̅ =60.14; SD = 23.82) and the lowest was school functioning (x̅ =51.36; SD = 18.72). Better school functioning (p = 0.022) was reported for girls. The presence of reduced muscle tone also had a negative impact on the child's functioning in the physical (p = 0.036), emotional (p = 0.011), psychosocial (p = 0.027) and overall QOL domains (p = 0.023). Conclusion Overall, our results showed that the quality of life of children with trisomy 21 is impaired. There was a positive association between the child's QOL and the QOL of their parents, as well as the general functioning of the child's whole family. For this reason, an improvement in the QOL of parents and the family functioning is closely related to an increased QOL of the child. The continuous deepening of knowledge of QOL in individual trisomy 21 management allows for better preparation and ongoing care for the patients concerned.
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- Anna Rozensztrauch
- Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Ciciora SL, Manickam K, Saps M. Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction in a National Cohort of Children With Down Syndrome. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2023; 29:94-101. [PMID: 36606440 PMCID: PMC9837545 DOI: 10.5056/jnm22055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background/Aims Disorders of brain-gut interaction (DGBIs) are present in adults and children around the world. Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal condition in humans. While DS has associations with many organic medical conditions, the frequency of DGBIs in children and adolescents with DS has not previously been studied. We assess the rate of DGBIs in children and adolescents 4-18 years of age with DS in the United States using the Rome IV criteria by caregiver report. Methods This is a cross-sectional national survey study in which caregivers (n = 114) of children with DS completed an online survey about their child's gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life (QoL). Results Using the Rome IV parent-report diagnostic questionnaire, 51.8% of children met symptom-based criteria for at least 1 DGBI. Functional constipation (36.0%) and irritable bowel syndrome (14.9%) were the most common disorders identified. QoL was lower in children with at least 1 disorder as compared to children who did not meet criteria for any disorders (mean QoL = 62.3 vs mean QoL = 72.9, P < 0.001). Almost all children with DS and concomitant autism (87.5%) had at least 1 DGBI. Conclusions DGBIs are common in children with DS and are associated with diminished QoL.
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- Steven L Ciciora
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA,Correspondence: Steven L Ciciora, MD, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA, Tel: +1-614-722-3450, Fax: +1-614-722-3454, E-mail:
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA,Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Alharbi AM, Al Talib SA, Sultan SM, Bahawi YO. Quality of Life Among Down Syndrome Patients With and Without Congenital Heart Disease at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e33553. [PMID: 36779158 PMCID: PMC9908089 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are common in Down syndrome patients who will often have additional anomalies, in which the presence of them and their management are expected to impact their quality of life (QoL). There are limited studies trying to evaluate the impact of CHD on the QoL in children with Down syndrome. Methods The present study comprised 97 Down syndrome children. The children's parents responded to phone interviews filling out TNO-AZL (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research Academic Medical Centre) Preschool Quality of Life (TAPQOL) and TNO-AZL Child Quality of Life Parent Form (TACQOL-PF) questionnaires. Children were divided into two groups according to their age: group A (one to five years) and group B (six to 15 years). The results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 21 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results CHD negatively affected motor skills in younger but not older children. All other QoL-related parameters were unaffected by CHD. Conclusion Down syndrome children with CHD demonstrated similar QoL to Down syndrome children without CHD, with the exception of having a lower motor outcome as infants/toddlers. This difference improved with time and did not exist in older children.
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Ijezie OA, Healy J, Davies P, Balaguer-Ballester E, Heaslip V. Quality of life in adults with Down syndrome: A mixed methods systematic review. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280014. [PMID: 37126503 PMCID: PMC10150991 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the life expectancy of adults (aged ≥ 18 years) with Down syndrome increases for a plethora of reasons including recognition of rights, access, and technological and medical advances, there is a need to collate evidence about their quality of life. OBJECTIVE Using Schalock and Verdugo's multidimensional quality of life assessment model, this systematic review aimed to identify, synthesise and integrate the quantitative and qualitative evidence on quality of life in adults with Down syndrome via self-and proxy-reporting. METHODS Five databases were systematically searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant articles published between 1980 and 2022 along with grey literature and reference lists from relevant studies. A mixed methods systematic review was performed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology using the convergent integrated approach. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Thirty-nine studies were included: 20 quantitative, 17 qualitative, and 2 mixed methods studies. The synthesised findings were grouped into the 8 core domains of quality of life: personal development, self-determination, interpersonal relations, social inclusion, rights, emotional, physical and material well-being. Of the 39 studies, 30 (76.92%) reported on emotional well-being and 10 (25.64%) on rights. Only 7 (17.94%) studies reported that adults with Down syndrome have a good quality of life centred around self-determination and interpersonal relations. Most adults with Down syndrome wanted to become more independent, have relationships, participate in the community, and exercise their human rights. Self-reported quality of life from adults with Down syndrome was rated higher than proxy reported quality of life. Discrepancies in quality of life instruments were discovered. CONCLUSION This review highlighted the need for a better systematic approach to improving the quality of life in adults with Down syndrome in targeted areas. Future research is required to evaluate self-and proxy-reporting methods and culture-specific quality of life instruments that are more appropriate for adults with Down syndrome. In addition, further studies should consider including digital assistive technologies to obtain self-reported quality of life data in adults with Down syndrome. INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTIVE REGISTER OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019140056.
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- Ogochukwu Ann Ijezie
- Department of Computing and Informatics, Bournemouth University, Poole, United Kingdom
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- Department of Social Science and Social Work, Bournemouth University, Lansdowne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computing and Informatics, Bournemouth University, Poole, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computing and Informatics, Bournemouth University, Poole, United Kingdom
- Bernstein Centre for Computational Neuroscience, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Social Studies, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Fucà E, Galassi P, Costanzo F, Vicari S. Parental perspectives on the quality of life of children with Down syndrome. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:957876. [PMID: 36032222 PMCID: PMC9411982 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.957876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Down Syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosome abnormality and the most frequent cause of developmental delay/intellectual disabilities in children. Although the investigation of the quality of life (QoL) is crucial in children with DS, relatively poor attention has been paid to this topic. The current study aimed to evaluate parent-reported QoL in a group of children with DS and identify children's individual and clinical features associated with different levels of QoL. We included in the study 73 children with DS (5-12 years) and investigated the parent-reported levels of QoL by means of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Cognitive level and the presence of behavioral difficulties were also evaluated. The overall parent-reported QoL of children with DS was high; emotional functioning was the domain with the highest level of QoL. Moreover, parents perceived low levels of QoL in children who exhibited low IQ, worse analogical reasoning, worse adaptive skills, more frequent challenging behaviors, more ritualistic/sameness behavior and more autistic symptoms. No differences emerged for family variables, namely parental education and employment, between the two groups with high and low QoL, as perceived by parents. The understanding of cognitive and behavioral factors - such as analogical reasoning, socio-communication abilities and challenging behaviors - related with different degrees of QoL in children with DS is crucial for the development of effective strategies to promote the improvement of the QoL.
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- Elisa Fucà
- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Department of Life Science and Public Health, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Lee A, Knafl K, Van Riper M. Family Variables and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18020419. [PMID: 33430335 PMCID: PMC7825751 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18020419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the family and child quality of life variables that have been studied in relation to one another in children with Down syndrome, the frequency with which different relationships have been studied, and the extent to which family variables were the focus of the research aims. A literature search was conducted to find studies published between January 2007 and June 2018. The initial search yielded 2314 studies; of these, 43 were selected for a final review. Researchers most often addressed family resources and family problem-solving and coping concerning child personal development and physical well-being. Little attention to child emotional well-being was observed, with none considering family appraisal of child emotional well-being. The relationship between family variables and child QoL rarely was the primary focus of the study. Methodologically, most reviewed studies used cross-sectional designs, were conducted in North America and based on maternal report. From future research considering the issues found in this review, healthcare providers can obtain an in-depth understanding of relationships between children and family variables.
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- Anna Lee
- School of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-3290-4900
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460, USA; (K.K.); (M.V.R.)
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460, USA; (K.K.); (M.V.R.)
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Lee A, Knafl G, Knafl K, Van Riper M. Quality of life in individuals with Down syndrome aged 4 to 21 years. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:85-93. [PMID: 32997835 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND To date, investigations of quality of life (QoL) in children with Down syndrome (DS) are rather limited. The purpose of this study was twofold: to examine QoL in children with DS and to explore possible differences in the QoL by age and gender. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 211 parents of children with DS was conducted using an online survey that included a consent form, a demographic questionnaire and the English version of KidsLife, which is a measure of children's QoL. RESULTS Our results demonstrated moderate or favourable levels of QoL except for the emotional well-being domain among children with DS. The children's QoL showed no variance by gender. However, emotional and material well-being, interpersonal relations and social inclusion varied by age. CONCLUSIONS The current findings provide important evidence that will help healthcare, educational and social services professionals to understand the multiple aspects of QoL in children with DS and support parents in their efforts to ensure the child's QoL. The results also point to the need to develop interventions aimed at improving QoL in those areas where children with DS are at increased risk for poorer QoL.
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- Anna Lee
- Department of Nursing, College of Health and Welfare, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Wonju, South Korea
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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