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Yang SH, Ji Y, Lee YS, Bae E, Park J, Yun H, Szymanski KM, Park CG, Kim SW, Choi EK. Translation and validation of the Korean version of the QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Teenagers (QUALAS-T-K). Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:3156-3163. [PMID: 37528767 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2241820] [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: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The Quality of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Teenagers (QUALAS-T) is a tool used to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescents with spina bifida (SB). The purpose of this study was to translate the QUALAS-T into Korean and validate its Korean version (QUALAS-T-K). METHODS Translation and validation processes were carried out in accordance with a specified protocol, including forward and back translation, a content validity study, and a main study. The tool's reliability was evaluated based on its internal consistency and stability. Factor analysis was conducted, and convergent validity was confirmed using the KIDSCREEN-27. RESULTS Of the 59 participants, 35 had lipomyelomeningoceles. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that QUALAS-T-K had the same structure as QUALAS-T. The QUALAS-T-K showed excellent internal consistency (α: 0.872-0.893, ω: 0.875-0.885), test-retest reliability (ICC:0.84-0.92), and weak to strong correlations with the KIDSCREEN-27. CONCLUSIONS The QUALAS-T-K, developed by reflecting on the characteristics of SB and considering the applicability of Korean cultural characteristics and clinical practice, is a convenient and reliable tool with excellent internal consistency and stability. This could be a useful tool in clinical and research settings for HRQOL evaluation of adolescents with SB.
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- Seung Hyeon Yang
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Pediatric Urology, Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
- Graduate School of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kittelson T, Kittelson-Aldred A, Justad JM, Hoffman LA, Coombs NC. The Montana Postural Care Project: A pilot study implementing posture care management in a rural, low-resource region. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31752. [PMID: 38841462 PMCID: PMC11152931 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Background Mobility impairment limits control of posture and body alignment. This leads to altered body shapes, co-occurring problems with pain and sleep, cardiopulmonary concerns, digestive health issues, and emergent health outcomes, which further complicate functions of daily living. 24-hour posture care management was developed to remedy these challenges by restoring body symmetry. Objective To determine the feasibility of introducing posture care management to a rural-based, medically complex patient population, evaluate response of body symmetry, and examine its impact on pain and sleep quality. Methods This pilot study employed a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study design from March 2016 to September 2018. The posture care management intervention introduced positioning support for use when lying down, a personalized training workshop for caregiver teams, and in-home initial and follow-up assessments to provide materials and collaboratively develop a personalized care plan. Participants were followed pre-post for 6-9 months. Results A total of 73 participants enrolled in the study; 55 (75 %) completed. The majority were male (55 %) with a median age of 11. Most caregivers were immediate family members, and most participants had 1+ diagnosis characterized as a neurodevelopmental disorder. A majority of participants improved body symmetry (56-76 %), and 53 % with comparable information saw improvement in body symmetry with no worsening of pain or sleep quality. Conclusion This study established the feasibility of administering posture care management in North America. These findings provide preliminary evidence of improvements in body symmetry and address concerns that posture care management can interfere with pain and sleep. Future research should consider levels of caregiver engagement and explore remote-monitored options of a posture care management intervention.
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- Tamara Kittelson
- Posture 24/7, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Specialty Occupational Therapy, LLC, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Montana Developmental Disability Program, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, MT, USA
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- School of Public & Community Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
- Piedmont Research Strategies, Greensboro, NC, USA
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Yun H, Yang SH, Ji Y, Kim SW, Bae E, Park J, Szymanski KM, Lee YS, Choi EK. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Korean version of the quality of life assessment in spina bifida for children (QUALAS-C-K). Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1898-1903. [PMID: 37154784 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2207222] [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: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Children (QUALAS-C) and validate the Korean version of the QUALAS-C (QUALAS-C-K). MATERIALS AND METHODS Three urologists translated the QUALAS-C into Korean. Facial and content validity were assessed in the pilot study. Back-translation into English was performed. In the main study, the QUALAS-C-K and Korean version of KIDSCREEN-27 were administered simultaneously. Test-retest reliability was confirmed by re-administering the QUALAS-C-K. Internal consistency was verified using Cronbach's alpha. Factor analysis was performed, and convergent and divergent validity were demonstrated using the Korean version of KIDSCREEN-27. RESULTS A total of 53 children with spina bifida participated in the main study. Cronbach's alpha for the overall instrument determined good internal consistency (0.72-0.85), the intraclass correlation coefficient showed good stability (0.74-0.77), and the factor analysis converged to the same two-factor structure as in the original version. Construct validity revealed weak-to-moderate associations (r ≤ 0.57) between QUALAS-C-K and K-KIDSCREEN-27, indicating that QUALAS-C-K measures different aspects of the HRQOL than K-KIDSCEEN-27. CONCLUSIONS The QUALAS-C-K is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing the health-related quality of life of children with SB in Korea.
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- Hyeseon Yun
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 Four Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 Four Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Pediatric Urology, Bladder, Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 Four Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Bladder, Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
- Graduate School of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Riley Hospital for Children, IN University Health, IN, USA
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- Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Vashisht RG, Dasaratha V, Santahanakrishna R. Awareness of Periconceptional Folic Acid in Parents of Children Affected by Spina Bifida - A Pilot Study. Afr J Paediatr Surg 2024; 21:107-110. [PMID: 38546248 PMCID: PMC11003567 DOI: 10.4103/ajps.ajps_102_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Spina bifida is a congenital malformation involving an open vertebral column resulting from failure in neural tube closure. It is among the most frequently occurring birth defects, observed in 1-3 cases per 1,000 live births worldwide. Conventionally requiring surgical repair, it can cause severe neurologic and musculoskeletal complications. However, consumption of prophylactic folic acid in mothers, at least 3 months before to 12 weeks after conception (periconceptional) has been shown to reduce the incidence of spina bifida by approximately 75%. This makes ascertaining parental understanding of such benefits critical. Therefore, this study provides baseline information on the awareness of periconceptional folic acid among parents whose children previously underwent surgical repair of spina bifida defects. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study subjects constituted 80 parents whose biological children had undergone surgical repair of spina bifida defects from 2014 to 2021 at a large paediatric tertiary care centre in South India. Upon providing informed consent, the subjects answered a cross-sectional telephonic survey containing 21 questions aimed at exposing their understanding of folic acid and its association with spina bifida. RESULTS None of the mothers had consumed folic acid before conception. However, 75% of them had consumed it as prescribed by their obstetrician during the first trimester of pregnancy. Finally, only 35% of them were aware of its role in preventing spina bifida. CONCLUSION The awareness of periconceptional folic acid and its preventive role in spina bifida was low amongst parents whose children were once treated for same congenital abnormality.
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- Rohan Giridhar Vashisht
- Department of Paediatric Surgery in Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery in Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery in Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Buczyńska A, Sidorkiewicz I, Niemira M, Krętowski AJ, Węgrzyn P, Kosiński P, Zbucka-Krętowska M. Identification of MicroRNA Profiles in Fetal Spina Bifida: The Role in Pathomechanism and Diagnostic Significance. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2896. [PMID: 38474143 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Distinct miRNA expression patterns may reflect anomalies related to fetal congenital malformations such as spinal bifida (SB). The aim of this preliminary study was to determine the maternal miRNA expression profile of women carrying fetuses with SB. Therefore, six women carrying fetuses with SB and twenty women with euploid healthy fetuses were enrolled in this study. Using NanoString technology, we evaluated the expression level of 798 miRNAs in both plasma and amniotic fluid samples. A downregulation of miR-1253, miR-1290, miR-194-5p, miR-302d-3p, miR-3144-3p, miR-4536-5p, miR-548aa + miR-548t-3p, miR-548ar-5p, miR-548n, miR-590-5p, miR-612, miR-627-5p, miR-644a, and miR-122-5p, and an upregulation of miR-320e, let-7b-5p, miR-23a-3p, miR-873-3p, and miR-30d-5p were identified in maternal amniotic fluid samples in SB when compared to the control group. The target genes of these miRNAs play a predominant role in regulating the synthesis of several biological compounds related to signaling pathways such as those regulating the pluripotency of stem cells. Moreover, the maternal plasma expression of miR-320e was increased in pregnancies with SB, and this marker could serve as a valuable non-invasive screening tool. Our results highlight the SB-specific miRNA signature and the differentially expressed miRNAs that may be involved in SB pathogenesis. Our findings emphasize the role of miRNA as a predictive factor that could potentially be useful in prenatal genetic screening for SB.
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- Angelika Buczyńska
- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Support Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 63A Zwirki i Wigury, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 63A Zwirki i Wigury, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Adolescent Gynecology, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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Mirdass C, Catala M, Bocel M, Nedelec S, Ribes V. Stem cell-derived models of spinal neurulation. Emerg Top Life Sci 2023; 7:423-437. [PMID: 38087891 DOI: 10.1042/etls20230087] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Neurulation is a critical step in early embryonic development, giving rise to the neural tube, the primordium of the central nervous system in amniotes. Understanding this complex, multi-scale, multi-tissue morphogenetic process is essential to provide insights into normal development and the etiology of neural tube defects. Innovations in tissue engineering have fostered the generation of pluripotent stem cell-based in vitro models, including organoids, that are emerging as unique tools for delving into neurulation mechanisms, especially in the context of human development. Each model captures specific aspects of neural tube morphogenesis, from epithelialization to neural tissue elongation, folding and cavitation. In particular, the recent models of human and mouse trunk morphogenesis, such as gastruloids, that form a spinal neural plate-like or neural tube-like structure are opening new avenues to study normal and pathological neurulation. Here, we review the morphogenetic events generating the neural tube in the mammalian embryo and questions that remain unanswered. We discuss the advantages and limitations of existing in vitro models of neurulation and possible future technical developments.
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- Camil Mirdass
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Institut Jacques Monod, F-75013 Paris, France
- Institut du Fer à Moulin, 75005 Paris, France
- Inserm, UMR-S 1270, 75005 Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, Science and Engineering Faculty, 75005 Paris, France
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- Institut de Biologie Paris Seine (IBPS) - Developmental Biology Laboratory, UMR7622 CNRS, INSERM ERL 1156, Sorbonne Université, 9 Quai Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Institut Jacques Monod, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Institut du Fer à Moulin, 75005 Paris, France
- Inserm, UMR-S 1270, 75005 Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, Science and Engineering Faculty, 75005 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Institut Jacques Monod, F-75013 Paris, France
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Gunnett M, Rocque BG, Nourani A, Beltran-Ale G. Impact of Spina Bifida on Sleep Quality: Current Insights. Nat Sci Sleep 2023; 15:967-978. [PMID: 38034043 PMCID: PMC10685378 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s401269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Spina bifida (SB) is one of the most common birth defects in children. The care for patients with SB continues to evolve, and there has been notable improvement in survival outcomes, degree of disability and quality of life for these children. However, patients with SB continue to remain at higher risk for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD), unexplained sudden death, and potential alterations in their sleep chronotype. Previous studies report on abnormalities in the spinal cord, brainstem function, and dysfunction of upper airway maintenance as the likely mechanisms behind SRBD that is commonly seen in SB. Most studies looking at prevalence of SRBD in SB have been retrospective studies. A recent prospective study identified a prevalence as high as 42% when a polysomnography (PSG) was completed on all patients regardless of symptomatology. Treatment options vary depending on the type and severity of SRBD and can range widely. Despite advances in care for patients with SB and SRBD, a subset of these patients with myelomeningocele (MMC) continue to experience sudden unexplained death. Studies continue to evaluate ways to stratify which of these patients may be at higher risk of this devastating outcome. Given that SRBD is potentially treatable, early assessment and intervention could become an integral part of a multidisciplinary treatment strategy to optimize long-term medical and neurodevelopmental outcomes for this patient population. By understanding the impact that SB may have on a patient's sleep quality, their biological chronotype and their potential of developing SRBD, a provider may help to optimize the care a patient with SB receives from birth into adulthood.
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- Mohini Gunnett
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, USA
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Yang SH, Ji Y, Lee YS, Kim SW, Bae E, Park J, Yun H, Szymanski KM, Choi EK. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Korean modified version of the QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Young Adults (QAULAS-YA-Km). Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3359-3365. [PMID: 36073860 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2118378] [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: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE The QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida (QUALAS) for adults (QUALAS-A) evaluates the health-related quality of life (HRQOL), reflecting the condition specificity of adults with spina bifida (SB). The study's purpose was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the QUALAS-A into Korean and validate a Korean-modified version of the QUALAS for Young Adults (QUALAS-YA-Km). METHOD Face and content validity were evaluated in the pilot study. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were confirmed in the main study. Factor analysis was performed, and convergent and divergent validity was verified using the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment instrument abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF). RESULTS Forty-seven adults had myelomeningocele. Five items with low communality were deleted through the factor analysis, and the domains were renamed. The QUALAS-YA-Km showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.73-0.83) and excellent test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.84-0.89). The QUALAS-YA-Km showed good convergent and divergent validity, with weak to strong correlations with the WHOQOL-BREF. CONCLUSIONS Developed with consideration of Korea's cultural characteristics, the QUALAS-YA-Km is a convenient and reliable instrument, with good internal consistency, stability, and construct validity. This can be a useful tool in clinical and research settings for HRQOL optimization in young adults with SB.Implications for RehabilitationOptimizing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is one of the goals of people with spina bifida (SB), which requires HRQOL measurements that reflect the condition specificity of SBThe QUAlity of Life Assessment of Spina bifida for Adults (QUALAS-A) is a self-reported HRQOL questionnaire for adults with SB developed in the United States, which is used in research and clinical practiceThe present study revealed that the Korean modified version of the QUAlity of Life Assessment of Spina bifida for Young Adults (QUALAS-YA-Km), developed in consideration of the cultural characteristics of Korea, is a valid, convenient, and reliable toolThe QUALAS-YA-Km, is a useful tool that can be used in clinical and research settings for HRQOL optimization in adults with SB.
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- Seung Hyeon Yang
- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Pediatric Urology, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Pediatric Urology, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea
- Graduate School of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- College of Nursing and Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim BS, Franco I, Lee YS, Han SW, Kim SW. Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control Study. Int Neurourol J 2023; 27:192-199. [PMID: 37798886 PMCID: PMC10556434 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2346080.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We compared heart rate variability parameters between patients with spina bifida and a control group during urodynamic studies, with the goal of evaluating the autonomic nervous system dysfunction present in spina bifida. METHODS Continuous heart rate variability parameters were recorded during 3 successive periods (P0, the 2 minutes prior to the start of filling; P1, from the start of filling to the first desire to void; and P2, from P1 to the end of filling or the start of voiding). The control group consisted of children with vesicoureteral reflux who had undergone video-urodynamic studies. Our study included 11 patients with spina bifida and 9 control participants. RESULTS At baseline, patients with spina bifida exhibited lower values for the root mean square of successive differences in NN intervals, the percentage of successive R-R interval differences exceeding 50 msec relative to the total number of intervals, and high frequency (HF). In contrast, the low frequency (LF)/HF ratio was elevated in these patients (5.04 ± 4.75 vs. 0.67 ± 0.42, P = 0.014). During bladder filling, LF/HF values increased in the control group (P0, 0.67 ± 0.42; P1, 0.89 ± 0.34; P2, 1.21 ± 0.64; P = 0.018), while they declined in patients with spina bifida (P0, 5.04 ± 4.75; P1, 3.96 ± 4.35; P2, 3.26 ± 4.03; P < 0.001). The HF values were significantly elevated in children with spina bifida during bladder filling (P = 0.002). In the time domain, the standard deviations of all NN intervals were elevated only in the control group during bladder filling. Parasympathetic activity domains were reduced in the children with spina bifida at the initial assessment. CONCLUSION During the bladder filling phase, parasympathetic activity increased along with fixed sympathetic activity in the spina bifida group. In contrast, the control group exhibited a shift towards a sympathetic preponderance at the conclusion of bladder filling. These observations may be associated with the pathophysiology of neurogenic bladder in spina bifida.
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- Byeong Seon Kim
- Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Section of Pediatric Urology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Khalil AF, Badr HI, Zaher A, Elshirbiny MF, Elnaggar AM, Badran M, Zayed AE, Abdelhalim MM, Amen MM. Repair of spina bifida cystica: an institutional experience. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.1186/s41984-023-00185-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Objective
Although most cases with spina bifida cystica could be closed by primary skin closure with or without undermining its edges, about 25% of patients have large defects not amenable for closure by these simple methods. We conducted this study to review our techniques in closing spina bifida cystica defects.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed the data of consecutive 21 patients diagnosed with spina bifida cystica in our setting. According to the surface area of the defect, the approach was decided; primary closure for small defects (11 cases) and flap-based approach for large defects (10 patients).
Results
The age of the included pediatric patients ranged between 3 and 75 days. For the primary closure cases, a vertical incision was done in seven cases. For the flap-based group, bilateral rotation transposition flap was done for circular defects (7 cases) while elliptical ones were repaired via bilateral V–Y flap. Complete skin healing was achieved after two weeks (range 12–18 days) in most cases. Complications were as follows; for the primary closure group, cerebrospinal fluid leakage (18.18%%), partial wound dehiscence (18.18%) and superficial surgical site infection (9.09%). In the flap-based group, CSF leakage (20%), superficial surgical site infection (10%), and distal flap necrosis (30%) were detected. Reoperation for wound complication was needed only in one case in the flap-based group.
Conclusions
Flap-based procedures are recommended for patients with large spina bifida cystica defects because of less tissue dissection and low complication rates. Primary closure should be kept for small defects.
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Advances in Fetal Surgical Repair of Open Spina Bifida. Obstet Gynecol 2023; 141:505-521. [PMID: 36735401 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Spina bifida remains a common congenital anomaly of the central nervous system despite national fortification of foods with folic acid, with a prevalence of 2-4 per 10,000 live births. Prenatal screening for the early detection of this condition provides patients with the opportunity to consider various management options during pregnancy. Prenatal repair of open spina bifida, traditionally performed by the open maternal-fetal surgical approach through hysterotomy, has been shown to improve outcomes for the child, including decreased need for cerebrospinal fluid diversion surgery and improved lower neuromotor function. However, the open maternal-fetal surgical approach is associated with relatively increased risk for the patient and the overall pregnancy, as well as future pregnancies. Recent advances in minimally invasive prenatal repair of open spina bifida through fetoscopy have shown similar benefits for the child but relatively improved outcomes for the pregnant patient and future childbearing.
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Gandy K, Castillo H, Kelly M, Bradko V, MacDonald B, Thibadeau J, Queally J, Castillo J. Neurodevelopmental Implications on Urological Self-management Among People Living With Spina Bifida: A Practical Guide for Urology Providers. Urology 2023; 173:17-25. [PMID: 36473589 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Although folic acid fortification and advances in prenatal repair have reduced Spina Bifida (SB) prevalence and the severity of comorbidities, individuals with SB remain at elevated risk for neurocognitive impairments that studies have shown can negatively impact, among other things, urological self-care. Identifying and addressing these impairments with practical interventions can meaningfully improve long-term outcomes for individuals with SB. We review neurocognitive impairments associated with SB and provide practical solutions to support improvement of long-term urological outcomes.
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- Kellen Gandy
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Psychiatry, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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Smith KA, Hudson SM, Betz CL, Chwa JS, Cellura R, Van Speybroeck A. Risk factors for unanticipated hospitalizations in children and youth with spina bifida at an urban children's hospital: A cross-sectional study. Disabil Health J 2023; 16:101373. [PMID: 36156271 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101373] [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: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spina bifida (SB) is a condition resulting from the improper closure of the neural tube and vertebral column during fetal development. While patients' life expectancy and quality of life have improved dramatically due to medical advances, children continue to experience health-related issues that often require hospitalizations. OBJECTIVE The association among sociodemographic and clinical characteristics with potentially preventable hospitalizations (PPH) in children and youth with myelomeningocele type SB was investigated in this cross-sectional study. METHODS Chart reviews and data extraction were conducted on 108 children and youth, ages 1 month to 21 years, admitted for PPH in a regional children's academic medical center between May 2017 and July 2019. Sociodemographic variables included sex, age, type of insurance and ethnicity. Clinical variables included level of lesion, ambulation status, shunt dependency and selected diagnostic categories. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with PPH. RESULTS Factors associated with PPH included being male, ages 5-18 years, low lumbar level lesions, non-ambulatory, with public insurance, Hispanic and shunt dependent. Most hospitalizations (73%) were for neurologic or urologic conditions. Factors independently associated with PPH were ethnicity for urologic conditions, being ambulatory for metabolic conditions, and age for gastroenterology conditions. CONCLUSION Selected demographic and clinical variables were found to be associated with PPH of children and youth with myelomeningocele-type SB. The most common reasons for PPH were shunt malfunctions and urinary tract infections, consistent with other studies.
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- Kathryn A Smith
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- University of Southern California, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, 3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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Whelan JL, Armstrong CL, Schroyer R, O’Neil J. Parent/caregiver's role in nutrition, physical activity, and food access among children diagnosed with spina bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2023; 16:639-647. [PMID: 38160371 PMCID: PMC10789329 DOI: 10.3233/prm-230016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This pilot study aimed to determine the parent/caregiver's role in nutrition/eating habits, physical activity behaviors, and food access among children diagnosed with spina bifida (SB). METHODS Parents/caregivers of children with SB were asked to participate at a single, outpatient SB clinic. Demographic, biomedical data, parent/caregiver nutrition knowledge, family nutrition and physical activity (FNPA), and food security survey scores were compared. Descriptive, regression, and correlational statistics were conducted for analysis via SPSS 29. RESULTS Of the 117 parents/caregivers surveyed, completed data suggested most were overweight/obese (average body mass index [BMI] of 30.63 kg/m2±8.40; n = 99) with an average nutrition knowledge score of 71% (17.83±3.33). As FNPA scores decreased, the patient/child's maximum BMI z scores increased (β= -0.043; confidence interval -0.079, -0.007; p = 0.020), suggesting the less active and/or less healthy eating habits, the higher body mass was noted for the child. Forty four percent of children (n = 99) were in the overweight/obese weight range based on maximum BMI z score. CONCLUSION These findings suggest there is a need for parental/caregiver nutrition education to assist children with SB with meal and activity planning to achieve optimal health.
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- JoAnne L. Whelan
- Indiana University – Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana University Health – Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University Health – Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Developmental Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Cacioppo M, Menard H, Olivari Philiponnet C, Le Pabic E, Brochard C, Peyronnet B, Violas P, Riffaud L, Bonan I. Prevalence and risk factors for scoliosis in adults with closed and open spina bifida: A large, cross-sectional study. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2022; 66:101685. [PMID: 35717001 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2022.101685] [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: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Scoliosis develops in a proportion of children with myelomeningocele; however, little is known about scoliosis in adulthood and in other forms of spina bifida (SB). OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to describe the prevalence of scoliosis and identify risk factors for its development in a large cohort of adults with open and closed SB. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of data from 580 adults with SB attending their first consultation at a French multidisciplinary referral centre for SB. Sex, anatomical location and type of SB (open or closed), neurological level, back pain and ambulatory status (new Functional Ambulation Classification [new FAC]) were compared in adults with and without scoliosis. These characteristics were used to determine scoliosis risk factors. RESULTS In total, 331 adults fulfilled the inclusion criteria: 221 had open and 110 had closed SB. Of these, 176 (53%) had scoliosis: 57% open and 45% closed SB. As compared with individuals without scoliosis, those with scoliosis more frequently had open SB (p=0.03), more cranially located SB (p<0.0001), more severe neurological deficits (p≤0.02) and poorer walking ability (mean new FAC score 3.5 [SD 3.3] vs 6.1 [2.6], [p<0.0001]). In total, 69% had chronic back pain, with no difference in frequency between those with and without scoliosis. The odds of scoliosis was associated with asymmetrical motor level and a new FAC score <4 (odds ratio 0.46, p<0.006, and 0.75, p<0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSION About half of adults with open and closed SB had scoliosis. Back pain was frequent in those both with and without scoliosis. Individuals with low walking ability and an asymmetrical motor level should be monitored early and continuously to limit the consequences of scoliosis during their lifetime. A major issue is to determine how scoliosis evolves and to determine appropriate monitoring and treatment strategies for individuals at risk.
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- Marine Cacioppo
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brest University Hospital, 2 avenue Foch, Brest 29200, France; Laboratoire de Traitement de l'information Médicale (LaTIM), Inserm U1101, Université Bretagne Occidentale, France; Department of Paediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ildys Foundation, Brest 29200, France.
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- Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France; Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France
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- CIC Inserm 1414. Clinical Data Centre, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France
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- Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France; Department of Gastro-enterology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France
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- Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France; Department of Urology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France
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- Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France; Department of Orthopaedic Children surgery, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France
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- Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France; Department of Neurosurgery, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France; INSERM MediCIS, Unit U1099 LTSI, Rennes 1 University, Rennes, France
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes 35033, France; Centre de référence maladies rares Spina Bifida, site constitutif du centre de référence C-MAVEM, CHU Rennes, Rennes 35000, France; Unité Empenn (ex-Visages) U1228 INSERM-INRIA, IRISA UMR CNRS 6074, Campus de Beaulieu, Rennes Cedex 35042, France
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Choi EK, Bae E, Yun H. Nurse-led eHealth transition care program for adolescents with spina bifida: A feasibility and acceptability study. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 67:44-51. [PMID: 35939952 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2022.07.004] [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: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led eHealth transition care program for adolescents with spina bifida. DESIGN AND METHODS This study used a single-arm, pretest-posttest intervention study. Adolescents with spina bifida, aged 12-15 years, and their parents participated in the program. A 6-week program was delivered through an online platform in real-time by nurses. We evaluated feasibility and acceptability using criteria such as the completion rate, program satisfaction, changes in transition readiness, social support, career preparation behavior, sexual knowledge, and sexual worries at three time points from July to September 2021. RESULTS Thirteen adolescents completed all sessions and surveys (13/14, 92.9%). All adolescents expressed high satisfaction with both the content and delivery methods of the program. Significant benefits in transition readiness, career preparation behavior, and sexual knowledge were identified over the study period. However, the evaluation of social support and sexual worries did not demonstrate any significant improvements. Additionally, through family counseling, adolescents benefited from experiences such as reflecting on their current transition readiness, setting and achieving individualized goals and plans using a self-checklist with their parents and nursing professionals. CONCLUSION This nurse-led eHealth intervention was feasible and acceptable for adolescents with spina bifida. Furthermore, our results highlight the practicability and the potential for strategic dissemination of using this eHealth program in transitional care during the COVID-19 pandemic. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The eHealth transition care program contributes to broadening existing nursing interventions not only in medical areas but also in daily life areas.
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- Eun Kyoung Choi
- College of Nursing and Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Minimally Invasive Bimanual Fetal Surgery—A Review. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9091377. [PMID: 36138686 PMCID: PMC9498043 DOI: 10.3390/children9091377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The aim of this review is to discuss experimental and clinical techniques and interventions of fetal surgery which have been performed minimally invasively by the means of a three-port approach for the fetoscope and instruments for the left and right hand of the surgeon (bimanual minimally invasive fetal surgery). Methods: a print and electronic literature search was performed; the titles and abstracts were screened and included reports were reviewed in a two-step approach. First, reports other than minimally invasive fetal surgery were excluded, then a full text review and analysis of the reported data was performed. Results: 17 reports were included. The heterogeneity of the included reports was high. Although reports on human fetoscopic surgical procedures can be found, most of them do not pick out bimanual fetal surgery as a central theme but rather address interventions applying a fetoscope with a working channel for a laser fiber, needle or flexible instrument. Most reports were on experimentation in animal models, the human application of minimally invasive fetoscopic bimanual surgery is rare and has at best been explored for the prenatal treatment of spina bifida. Some reported bimanual fetoscopic procedures were performed on the exteriorized uterus via a maternal laparotomy and can therefore not be classified as being truly minimally invasive. Discussion: our results demonstrate that minimally invasive fetoscopic bimanual surgery is rare, even in animal models, excluding many other techniques and procedures that are loosely termed ‘minimally invasive fetal surgery’ which we suggest to better label as ‘interventions’. Thus, more research on percutaneous minimally invasive bimanual fetoscopic surgery is warranted, with the aim to reduce the maternal, uterine and fetal trauma for correction of congenital malformations.
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Wang Y, Ma L, Jia S, Liu D, Gu H, Wei X, Ma W, Luo W, Bai Y, Wang W, Yuan Z. Serum exosomal coronin 1A and dynamin 2 as neural tube defect biomarkers. J Mol Med (Berl) 2022; 100:1307-1319. [PMID: 35915349 PMCID: PMC9402777 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-022-02236-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Abstract No highly specific and sensitive biomarkers have been identified for early diagnosis of neural tube defects (NTDs). In this study, we used proteomics to identify novel proteins specific for NTDs. Our findings revealed three proteins showing differential expression during fetal development. In a rat model of NTDs, we used western blotting to quantify proteins in maternal serum exosomes on gestational days E18, E16, E14, and E12, in serum on E18 and E12, in neural tubes on E18 and E12, and in fetal neural exosomes on E18. The expression of coronin 1A and dynamin 2 was exosome-specific and associated with spina bifida aperta embryogenesis. Furthermore, coronin 1A and dynamin 2 were significantly downregulated in maternal serum exosomes (E12–E18), neural tubes, and fetal neural exosomes. Although downregulation was also observed in serum, the difference was not significant. Differentially expressed proteins were further analyzed in the serum exosomes of pregnant women during gestational weeks 12–40 using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The findings revealed that coronin 1A and dynamin 2 showed potential diagnostic efficacy during gestational weeks 12–40, particularly during early gestation (12–18 weeks). Therefore, these two targets are used as candidate NTD screening and diagnostic biomarkers during early gestation. Key messages We used proteomics to identify novel proteins specific for NTDs. CORO1A and DNM2 showed exosome-specific expression and were associated with SBA. CORO1A and DNM2 were downregulated in maternal serum exosomes and FNEs. CORO1A and DNM2 showed good diagnostic efficacy for NTDs during early gestation. These two targets may have applications as NTD screening and diagnostic biomarkers.
Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00109-022-02236-w.
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- Yanfu Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.
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Petronic Markovic I, Nikolic D, Stahl M, Tederko P, Hdyrya O, Negrini S, Zampolini M, Kiekens C. Evidence-based position paper of the UEMS PRM on the role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physician in the management of children and adults with spinal dysraphism. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2022; 58:511-519. [PMID: 35575455 PMCID: PMC9980507 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.22.07536-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Spinal dysraphism (SD) or spina bifida (SB) is a congenital deformity that results from embryonic neural tube closure failure during fetal development. This evidence-based position paper represents the official position of the European Union through the UEMS PRM Section. This paper aims to evaluate the role of the physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) physician and PRM practice for children and adults with spinal dysraphism. A systematic literature review and a consensus procedure involved all European countries delegates represented in the UEMS PRM section through a Delphi process. The systematic literature review is reported together with thirty-two recommendations resulting from the Delphi procedure. The professional role of the PRM physician requires specific expertise in the treatment of patients with SD to plan, lead and monitor the rehabilitation process in an interdisciplinary setting and to participate in the assessment of the needs of these patients in the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood, with particular attention to the activity limitation and participation restriction.
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- Ivana Petronic Markovic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia - .,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- National Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Pain Management and Research, New Children's Hospital, HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Alternative Medicine, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- La Statale University, Milan, Italy.,IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Foligno, Perugia, Italy
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Hernandez NE, Bryant JP, Niazi TN. Myelomeningocele Including Fetal Prescription. Pediatr Rev 2022; 43:384-393. [PMID: 35773538 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2022-001255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Myelomeningocele (MMC) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting 0.2 to 0.4 per 1,000 live births in the United States. The most strongly associated risk factor is low folate level in pregnancy. For this reason, 0.4- to 1.0-mg supplementation with folic acid is recommended in all pregnancies, and high-risk pregnancies are recommended to supplement with 4.0 mg of folic acid daily. The mechanism behind the development of MMC is believed to be failure of the caudal end of the neural tube to close during primary neurulation. Screening for MMC is achieved by using α-fetoprotein levels in maternal serum or amniocentesis in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. Ultrasonography and fetal magnetic resonance imaging are used to confirm the presence of MMC as well as the location and size of the defect. Based on the results of the Management of Myelomeningocele Study, fetal repair is performed between 23 weeks and 25 weeks and 6 days of gestational age for appropriate candidates. Postnatal repair is more common and is performed 24 to 72 hours after birth. In general, patients with lesions at lower anatomical levels have a better prognosis. Most children with MMC will have neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction that affect the patient's and the caregiver's quality of life. Patients with higher levels of mobility, better familial support, and higher economic status report improved quality of life compared with other patients with MMC.
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- Nicole E Hernandez
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Brain Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Brain Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL
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Gober J, Thomas SP, Gater DR. Pediatric Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12060985. [PMID: 35743769 PMCID: PMC9225638 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12060985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Pediatric spina bifida (SB) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are unfortunately common in our society, and their unique findings and comorbidities warrant special consideration. This manuscript will discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and management strategies for children growing and developing with these unique neuromuscular disorders. Growth and development of the maturing child places them at high risk of spinal cord tethering, syringomyelia, ascending paralysis, pressure injuries, and orthopedic abnormalities that must be addressed frequently and judiciously. Similarly, proper neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel management is essential not just for medical safety, but also for optimal psychosocial integration into the child’s expanding social circle.
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- Joslyn Gober
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
- The Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL 33136, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
- The Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL 33136, USA
- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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Pinto Quiñones I, Diaz Vergara F, Mesa Oliveros A, Valero Puentes L. Manejo anestésico en histerotomía más corrección intrauterina de espina bífida abierta o mielomeningocele. REPERTORIO DE MEDICINA Y CIRUGÍA 2022. [DOI: 10.31260/repertmedcir.01217372.1176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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La correcta puesta en marcha de la anestesia pediátrica y obstétrica es determinante para óptimos desenlaces en el manejo quirúrgico de las mujeres que durante su embarazo han presentado diagnóstico de mielomeningocele fetal (MMC). El objeto de realizar la resolución de ésta entidad antes del nacimiento se basa en menor requerimiento de derivaciones ventrículo peritoneal y mejoría en la función motora de los miembros inferiores. Dentro de las variables que representa este reto quirúrgico se encuentra la morbilidad materna, dehiscencia de histerorrafia, ruptura uterina secundaria a histerotomía y los consiguientes partos al actual por cesárea. La presente es una revisión no sistemática de la literatura acerca del manejo anestésico para el binomio madre-producto con MMC y con ello socializar al servicio de anestesiología la mejor estrategia en el manejo perioperatorio de estos pacientes.
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Mano H, Fujiwara S, Yabuki S, Takikawa K, Tanaka H, Haga N. Visual attention to their own paralytic limbs in children with spina bifida: Measurement of gaze direction using eye tracking. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e15037. [PMID: 34699660 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15037] [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: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with spina bifida experience sensory and motor paralysis and complications in the form of deformation and skin problems of the lower limbs. Enhancing their awareness of the paralysed lesions could be helpful for these patients to prevent secondary disorders. This study sought to investigate to what extent children with spina bifida are visually aware of their body parts and, in particular, to their paralysed lesions. METHODS Participants included children with spina bifida (n = 10) and typically developing control children (n = 10) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. All participants were shown still images of themselves on a monitor after which their gaze direction was measured using an eye tracker, with or without providing an instruction to direct their attention to their limbs. The gaze direction data were analyzed and compared between children with spina bifida and the control children. RESULTS Children with spina bifida paid visual attention to their bodies in a manner similar to that of control children. Prompts to direct their attention to their limbs were effective in both groups; however, the degree of efficacy in children with spina bifida was inferior to that in control children. CONCLUSIONS Promotion of visual awareness to their paralytic parts could be a reasonable and effective method for children with spina bifida to improve their understanding and recognition of their body and prevent associated skin problems.
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- Hiroshi Mano
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shizuoka Children's Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tokyo Metropolitan Kita Medical Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Shizuoka Children's Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Choi EK, Bae E, Ji Y, Jung E, Yang SH. Discrepancies in Educational Needs for Transition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida in South Korea: Use of the Borich Needs Assessment Model. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:318-324. [PMID: 34507073 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Transition is an important goal for ensuring that adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with spina bifida (SB) lead autonomous lives. This study aimed to identify the educational needs of AYAs with SB based on the discrepancies between perceived importance and proficiency levels during the transition process. DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted through face-to-face and online surveys from Jan-Dec 2020 of AYAs aged 13-25 years who had previously been diagnosed with SB. The survey consisted of 37 transition-related questions, of which 11 pertained to healthcare environments and 26 pertained to transition education needs SPSS and Excel were used for statistical analysis. Transition educational needs were analyzed by the Borich Needs Assessment Model. Higher the mean weighted discrepancy scores, lower the proficiency as compared to the perceived importance, indicating that the educational needs were high. RESULTS Overall, 108 responses were analyzed, and 56 (51.9%) AYAs were diagnosed with lipomyelomeningocele. The highest ranked educational needs were for "Health insurance system", "SB related urinary system diseases management", "SB related nervous system symptoms", and "Self-catheterization management". "The demands for 'SB related work life", "Urinary incontinence management", and "Constipation management" were significantly higher in young adults than adolescents. CONCLUSIONS During the transition process, activities perceived as important by AYAs with SB may differ from the activities that they can actually perform proficiently. It is important to assess their needs based on these discrepancies. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Transition education programs are needed that consider the individual educational needs and developmental stage-specific characteristics of AYAs with SB.
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- Eun Kyoung Choi
- College of Nursing & Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, South Korea.
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, South Korea.
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- Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Pediatric Urology, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, South Korea; Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, South Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, South Korea.
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Karaca O, Kılınç M. Could Lumbar Lordosis Angle Be A Predictor of Functionality in Children with Spina Bifida? A Cross-Section Study. Dev Neurorehabil 2021; 24:442-447. [PMID: 33390084 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2020.1869853] [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] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Aims: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lumbar lordosis angle (LLA) and trunk functions, sitting balance, functional independence, and lesion level in children with spina bifida (SB).Methods: Thirty children with SB were included. LLA was measured with a flexible ruler. The Pediatric Functional Reach Test (PRT), Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM), and International Myelodysplasia Study Group Criteria were used to evaluate sitting balance, trunk functions, functional independence, and motor lesion level respectively. The correlations were performed by using Spearman's correlation test.Results: There were significant correlations between the LLA and PRT, TIS, and WeeFIM results. Also, a significant correlation was found between the LLA and lesion level (p < .05).Conclusions: The development of the LLA in the normal range should be supported in rehabilitation approaches aiming to increase sitting balance, functional independence, and trunk functions in children with SB.Abbreviations: SB: Spina Bifida; LLA: Lumbar Lordosis Angle; MMS: Meningomyelocele; WeeFIM: Functional Independence Measure for Children; TIS: Trunk Impairment Scale; PRT: Pediatric Functional Reach Test.
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Volochovič J, Vaigauskaitė B, Varnelis P, Kosinski P, Wielgos M. Intrauterine fetoscopic closure of myelomeningocele: Clinical case and literature review. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 60:766-770. [PMID: 34247822 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2021.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Spina bifida (SB) is a congenital birth defect defined as a failure of the neural tube formation during the embryonic development phase. Fetoscopic repair of SB is a novel treatment technique that allows to close spinal defect early and prevent potential neurological and psychomotor complications. CASE REPORT We present a case report of a 32-year-old-multigravida whose fetus was diagnosed with lumbosacral myelomeningocele at 23rd week. Fetoscopic closure of MMC was performed at 26 weeks. At 32 weeks, due to premature amniorrhexis and placental abruption, an emergency C-section was performed. Newborn's psychomotor development was within normal limits. CONCLUSION Although intrauterine treatment has an increased risk of premature labor, placental abruption, prenatal closure is associated with improved postnatal psychomotor development. Prenatal surgery decreases the risk of Arnold-Chiari II malformation development and walking disability. Fetoscopic closure of SB is becoming a choice for treatment with beneficial outcomes for mother and fetus.
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- Jelena Volochovič
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, M. K. Čiurlionio Str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania; Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Santariskiu Str. 2, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, M. K. Čiurlionio Str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania; Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Santariskiu Str. 2, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, M. K. Čiurlionio Str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania; Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Santariskiu Str. 2, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki I Wigury Str. 61, 02-091, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki I Wigury Str. 61, 02-091, Warsaw, Poland
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Davoli GBDQ, Chaves TC, Lopes M, Martinez EZ, Sobreira CFDR, Graham HK, Mattiello-Sverzut AC. The cross-cultural adaptation, construct validity, and intra-rater reliability of the functional mobility scale in Brazilian Portuguese for children and adolescents with spina bifida. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:4862-4870. [PMID: 33879009 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1913650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) to Brazilian Portuguese and analyse its construct validity and intra-rater reliability in a sample of caregivers of children and adolescents with spina bifida (SB). MATERIAL AND METHODS The cross-cultural adaptation followed five stages: two forward translations, synthesis, back-translation, committee review and pre-testing (n = 20). Construct validity was assessed by comparing the FMS with the classifications of Hoffer and Schoenmakers (n = 40). Intra-rater reliability was assessed by comparing the ratings of 14 caregivers, on two occasions. Kendall's tau correlation coefficient was used to test the construct validity of the FMS, while the kappa coefficient was used to test intra-rater reliability. RESULTS Caregivers reported no difficulties with completing the FMS in Brazilian Portuguese. Construct validity tests showed positive correlations between the distances of 5 m (house), 50 m (school) and 500 m (community) in the FMS and the classifications of Hoffer (τ = 0.84; τ = 0.90; τ = 0.68; p < 0.01) and Schoenmakers (τ = 0.83; τ = 0.89; τ = 0.76; p < 0.01), respectively. Excellent intra-rater reliability (kappa = 0.9-1.0) was found for all three distances in the FMS. CONCLUSIONS The FMS in Brazilian Portuguese showed acceptable intra-rater reliability and construct validity when used to measure the mobility level of patients with SB. We recommend its use in clinical practice and research.Implications for RehabilitationA valid and reliable instrument for assessing the mobility of patients with SB;A cross-cultural and adapted FMS in Brazilian Portuguese;An instrument for therapeutic and functional approaches outside the clinicalsetting;The FMS in the Brazilian Portuguese online version shows mistranslations.
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- Department of Health Science, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Health Science, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Children's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Moussa M, Papatsoris AG, Chakra MA, Fares Y, Dabboucy B, Dellis A. Perspectives on urological care in spina bifida patients. Intractable Rare Dis Res 2021; 10:1-10. [PMID: 33614369 PMCID: PMC7882087 DOI: 10.5582/irdr.2020.03077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Spina bifida (SB) is a neurogenetic disorder with a complex etiology that involves genetic and environmental factors. SB can occur in two major forms of open SB or SB aperta and closed SB or SB occulta. Myelomeningocele (MMC), the most common neural tube defects (NTDs), occurs in approximately 1 in 1,000 births. Considering non-genetic factors, diminished folate status is the best-known factor influencing NTD risk. The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene has been implicated as a risk factor for NTDs. The primary disorder in the pathogenesis of MMC is failed neural tube closure in the embryonic spinal region. The clinical manifestation of SB depends on clinical type and severity. SB can be detected in the second trimester using ultrasound which will reveal specific cranial signs. The management of MMC traditionally involves surgery within 48 h of birth. Prenatal repair of MMC is recommended for fetuses who meet maternal and fetal Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) specified criteria. Urological manifestations of SB include urinary incontinence, urolithiasis, sexual dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and urinary tract infection. Renal failure is among the most severe complications of SB. The most important role of the urologist is the management of neurogenic bladder. Medical management with clean intermittent catheterization and anticholinergic treatment is generally considered the gold standard of therapy. However, when this therapy fails surgical reconstruction become the only remaining option. This review will summarize the pathogenesis, risk factors, genetic contribution, diagnostic test, and management of SB. Lastly, the urologic outcomes and therapies are reviewed.
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- Mohamad Moussa
- Urology Department, Zahraa Hospital, University Medical Center, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- 2nd Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Sismanoglio Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Urology/General Surgery, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Tomei KL, Zhou X. Transition of Care of the Spina Bifida Patient from Childhood to Adulthood. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AbstractSpina bifida is a complex disease process, the care of which involves multiple physicians and other healthcare providers in several disciplines. As our treatment of this disorder has improved over time, thus has survival of these patients into adulthood. Consideration in the care of young adults and adults with spina bifida poses significant challenges that parallel many other disease processes of childhood where medical advances have improved survival. We attempt to discuss the complex disorder that is spina bifida and some of the challenges associated with transition of care of these patients into adulthood.
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- Krystal L Tomei
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Choi EK, Bae E, Jang M. Transition programs for adolescents and young adults with spina bifida: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:608-621. [PMID: 33222278 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To identify the components of transition programs for the successful transition of adolescents and young adults with spina bifida and to synthesize the literature findings on the transition outcomes of the programs. DESIGN Mixed-methods systematic review. DATA SOURCES PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (January 2010-June 2019). REVIEW METHODS The methodological quality was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Extracted data were summarized as tables. For data synthesis, a sequential explanatory design was used. RESULTS Eight studies were selected. The main components of the transition programs identified the participants' characteristics and intervention strategies. Quantitative studies reported only positive transition outcomes, including independence and satisfaction with social support and transition experience, whereas negative outcomes such as negative experiences communicating with providers and uncertainty were further reported in qualitative studies. CONCLUSION For development and implementation of a successful transition program, it is necessary to assess the characteristics and needs of the participants and incorporate their needs with input from parents and trained healthcare providers. IMPACT When planning transition programs, a comprehensive effort that encompasses program development, implementation, and evaluation, based on developmental tasks and long-term perspectives, is needed. Transition program that reflect the cultural characteristics of Eastern and developing countries are needed.
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- Eun Kyoung Choi
- College of Nursing & Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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Gotha L, Pruthi V, Abbasi N, Kulkarni AV, Church P, Drake JM, Carvalho JCA, Diambomba Y, Thakur V, Ryan G, Van Mieghem T. Fetal spina bifida: What we tell the parents. Prenat Diagn 2020; 40:1499-1507. [PMID: 32692418 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Worldwide, about 150 000 infants are born with spina bifida yearly, making this condition one of the most common fetal central nervous system anomalies compatible with life. Over the last decade, major changes have been introduced in the prenatal diagnosis and management of spina bifida. In this review, we provide a brief summary of the current management of fetal spina bifida and present essential information that should be provided to expecting parents when their fetus has been diagnosed with spina bifida. This information is focused around common parental questions, as encountered in our typical clinical practice, to facilitate knowledge translation.
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- Lara Gotha
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Cardiology, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Ontario Fetal Centre, Toronto, Canada
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Wide P, Duchén K, Mattsson S, Glad Mattsson G. Four-hour voiding observation with provocation test reveals significant abnormalities of bladder function in newborns with spinal dysraphism. J Pediatr Urol 2020; 16:491.e1-491.e7. [PMID: 32782223 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Four-hour voiding observation with provocation test (VOP) using a scale, a damp detector and ultrasound for determination of residuals, is an easily performed non-invasive method for the evaluation of bladder function in newborns. Neonatal bladder function evaluated with VOP has been described for healthy newborns (HN) but not for children with spinal dysraphism (SD), for whom early bladder evaluation is essential for decisions regarding Clean Intermittent Catheterization and follow-up. The aim of the present study was to describe voiding observation with provocation test in newborns with spinal dysraphism and compare with corresponding data for healthy newborns. METHODS AND MATERIALS At a tertiary hospital, a 4 h voiding observation with provocation (VOP) was performed in 50 neonates (22 girls, 28 boys) with spinal dysraphism (37 open SD, 13 closed SD) consecutively evaluated for possible neurogenic bladder-sphincter dysfunction (1998-2019). All newborns with open SD and 4/13 with closed SD had been through postnatal neurosurgery before the test. Mean age was 10 days. Voiding observation was performed during 4 h with visual observation the fourth hour recording behavior and urinary flow (e.g. stream, dribbling). Finally, bladder provocations (e.g. suprapubic compression) were performed, and any leakage was noted. Findings were compared to those of 50 healthy newborns (HN) earlier published (Gladh et al., 2002). There were no significant differences in background data such as gender, age or diuresis between newborns with SD and HN. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Voiding observation with provocation test of children with SD revealed significant differences compared to HN see summary table. Some children with SD had frequent small voids/leakages and low bladder volumes while three had no voiding and high volumes. Leakage during bladder provocation test and not voiding with a stream was not seen in HN but were common in newborns with SD (69% resp. 74%) (p < 0.01). A child with these findings should thus be investigated further. Identifying children needing Clean Intermittent Catheterization is important as well as being able to postpone or refrain from invasive urodynamic studies if not strongly indicated. VOP may give valuable information for these judgements. CONCLUSION Newborns with spinal dysraphism differ from healthy newborns in many aspects of bladder function. Bladder function varies between newborns with closed and open spinal dysraphism. Many newborns with spinal dysraphism leak at bladder provocation and void without a stream but healthy newborns do not. Early determination of post-void residuals is mandatory in children with spinal dysraphism and non-invasive VOP gives this information in a standardized way, also adding information on frequency, voiding with a stream and leakage at provocation.
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- Peter Wide
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences and Department of Pediatrics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences and Department of Pediatrics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences and Department of Pediatrics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences and Department of Pediatrics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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Ambulation, lesion level, and health-related quality of life in children with myelomeningocele. Childs Nerv Syst 2020; 36:611-616. [PMID: 31423555 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04348-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim is to investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with myelomeningocele (MMC), compare the results with those of healthy children, and determine the factors related to HRQOL. METHODS Fifty children with MMC with a mean age of 8.96 ± 2.57 and 50 healthy children with a mean age of 9.50 ± 2.42 were included in the study. The demographic information form and the CHQ-PF-50 (Child Health Questionnaire Parent form 50) were completed to determine the quality of life (QOL) for the children. Ambulation levels of children with MMC and disease-specific findings were recorded. The HRQOL scores of children with MMC were compared with healthy children and assessed according to lesion levels and ambulation status. RESULTS The CHQ-PF-50 scores of healthy and MMC children had no significant difference in the sub-dimensions of health change (p > 0.05), but the mean QOL score of children with MMC was significantly lower in all other sub-dimensions (p < 0.05). In addition, QOL scores according to lesion levels in children with MMC were significantly different between the three groups (p < 0.05). The QOL scores were the highest in the sacral group and the lowest in the thoracic-high lumbar group. The QOL for non-ambulatory children was significantly lower than for ambulatory children with MMC (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The present study confirms that children with MMC have diminished HRQOL and non-ambulatory and children with high lesion levels are affected the most. Our result suggests that focusing on the activities that will enable children to acquire the ability to walk can positively affect the HRQOL.
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Choi EK, Jung E, Ji Y, Bae E. A 2-Step Integrative Education Program and mHealth for Self-Management in Korean Children with Spina Bifida: Feasibility Study. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 49:e54-e62. [PMID: 31519400 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to develop and test the feasibility of a 2-step self-management program, including onsite integrative education and a mobile health (mHealth) intervention, for children with spina bifida (SB). DESIGN AND METHODS This feasibility study used a quasi-experimental single group pre-and post-test design. The onsite integrative education and the mHealth program, "Glowing Stars™," were developed and then tested for content validity by a panel of experts. The feasibility and user satisfaction were evaluated using factors such as school adjustment, self-management knowledge, self-efficacy, self-management behavior, and quality of life measurement by children aged 10 to 12 years with SB and their parents, from March 2018 to April 2018. RESULTS A total of five children with SB completed this intervention. All children perceived that this program was usable and feasible to maintain self-management behavior. A statistically significant difference was observed in the children's self-management behavior domain between the first and second post-test (p = .043). CONCLUSION This innovative 2-step self-management intervention program complements existing single interventions and confirms the possibility of mHealth technology as an intervention for children with SB. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS In pediatric nursing, this innovative intervention could be adapted for children with chronic conditions, with a positive effect on self-management.
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- Eun Kyoung Choi
- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Pediatric Urology, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea.
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Choi EK, Ji Y, Bae E, Jang M. Parents' Needs Concerning Their Children with Spina Bifida in South Korea: A Mixed Method Study. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 47:e36-e44. [PMID: 31036384 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the needs of children with spina bifida (SB) and their families from their parents' perspective in South Korea. DESIGN AND METHODS This was a convergent mixed methods study design. From December 2016 to February 2017, parents of children with SB participated in a quantitative prospective observational study (N = 164), using the Family Needs Assessment Tool. Qualitative focus group interviews were conducted, according to three developmental stages (N = 15) in May 2017. Integrated analyses were conducted jointly by merging the quantitative and qualitative findings. RESULTS Quantitative findings revealed very high parental needs in three assessment domains: information, healthcare service/program, and difficulties related to healthcare. Ten qualitative themes were identified in these 3 domains. Quantitative and qualitative methods enabled more extensive findings. Comparison and merging of the data resulted in six confirmed and four expanded findings. In particular, we identified the need for a child-focused self-management program, a bladder/bowel disability awareness program, welfare policies, and partnership with healthcare professionals as the expanded findings. CONCLUSION This mixed method study provided empirical evidence to help better understand the complex needs of parents of children with SB. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS When developing and providing healthcare education and service to families of children with SB, especially, in countries where SB educational programs have not been established yet, it is important to develop them based on their own needs, which may vary based on the child's developmental stage and socio-cultural characteristics.
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- Eun Kyoung Choi
- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Bladder-Urethra Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Pediatric Urology, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University Healthcare System, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea.
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study, which was guided by the Family Resilience Model, was twofold: (1) to assess the risk and protective factors related to adaptation and resilience in families of children with spina bifida (SB) in South Korea and (2) to examine predictors of family adaptation and resilience. DESIGN This is a descriptive study using survey methodology. METHODS Data were collected from 203 parents of children with SB between June 2013 and February 2014 at the SB clinic in South Korea and analyzed using stepwise linear regression. FINDINGS The best predictors of family adaptation and resilience in children with SB included one risk factor (parental depression) and four protective factors (parental health, family cohesion, family communication skills, and supportive friends/relatives). These five factors explained 39.7% of the total variance in family functioning (an indicator of family adaptation and resilience; F = 26.43, p < .001). CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Findings suggest that nursing interventions designed to strengthen protective factors and reduce risk factors are likely to promote adaptation and resilience in families of children with SB.
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Anesthesia for intrauterine myelomeningocele correction. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1097/cj9.0000000000000066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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