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Chen PY, Jia F, Wu W, Wang MH, Chao TY. Dealing with missing data in multi-informant studies: A comparison of approaches. Behav Res Methods 2024; 56:6498-6519. [PMID: 38418689 DOI: 10.3758/s13428-024-02367-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Multi-informant studies are popular in social and behavioral science. However, their data analyses are challenging because data from different informants carry both shared and unique information and are often incomplete. Using Monte Carlo Simulation, the current study compares three approaches that can be used to analyze incomplete multi-informant data when there is a distinction between reference and nonreference informants. These approaches include a two-method measurement model for planned missing data (2MM-PMD), treating nonreference informants' reports as auxiliary variables with the full-information maximum likelihood method or multiple imputation, and listwise deletion. The result suggests that 2MM-PMD, when correctly specified and data are missing at random, has the best overall performance among the examined approaches regarding point estimates, type I error rates, and statistical power. In addition, it is also more robust to data that are not missing at random.
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- Po-Yi Chen
- Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, 106308.
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of California Merced, Merced, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, 106308
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Sattari M, Ahmadi Kahjoogh M. Concurrent validity of the Child Occupational Self-Assessment in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Br J Occup Ther 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/03080226221146460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background/aim: Occupational therapists use different models and measurements for assessing children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One of those measurements is the Child Occupational Self-Assessment. In this study, concurrent validity of the Child Occupational Self-Assessment with Pediatric Quality of Life was tested in children with ADHD. Methods: A correlational study was conducted. The Child Occupational Self-Assessment and Pediatric Quality of Life were filled by 128 children with ADHD aged between 8 and 11 years. Findings: The results indicated that in competency subscale the highest correlation coefficient was for the total score of Pediatric Quality of Life ( r = 0.56, p < 0.01) and the lowest was for social performance ( r = −0.44, p < 0.01). The highest and lowest correlation coefficient in value subscale were for the total score ( r = −0.46, p < 0.01) and emotional performance of Pediatric Quality of Life ( r = −0.34, p < 0.01), respectively. Conclusions: The Child Occupational Self-Assessment has an acceptable concurrent validity with Pediatric Quality of Life. It can be a suitable measurement for assessing of children with ADHD.
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- Mahsa Sattari
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Long-term follow-up of haploidentical transplantation in relapsed/refractory severe aplastic anemia: a multicenter prospective study. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2022; 67:963-970. [PMID: 36546031 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2022.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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In recent decades, haploidentical stem cell transplantation (haplo-SCT) to treat severe aplastic anemia (SAA) has achieved remarkable progress. However, long-term results are still lacking. We conducted a multicenter prospective study involving SAA patients who underwent haplo-SCT as salvage therapy. Long-term outcomes were assessed, mainly focusing on survival and quality of life (QoL). Longitudinal QoL was prospectively evaluated during pretransplantation and at 3 and 5 years posttransplantation using the SF-36 scale in adults and the PedsQL 4.0 scale in children. A total of 287 SAA patients were enrolled, and the median follow-up was 4.56 years (range, 3.01-9.05 years) among surviving patients. During the long-term follow-up, 268 of 275 evaluable patients (97.5%) obtained sustained full donor chimerism, and 93.4% had complete hematopoietic recovery. The estimated overall survival and failure-free survival for the whole cohort at 9 years were 85.4% ± 2.1% and 84.0% ± 2.2%, respectively. Age (≥18 years) and a poorer performance status (ECOG >1) were identified as risk factors for survival outcomes. For QoL recovery after haplo-SCT, we found that QoL progressively improved from pretransplantation to the 3-year and 5-year time points with statistical significance. The occurrence of chronic graft versus host disease was a risk factor predicting poorer QoL scores in both the child and adult cohorts. At the last follow-up, 74.0% of children and 72.9% of adults returned to normal school or work. These inspiring long-term outcomes suggest that salvage transplantation with haploidentical donors can be routine practice for SAA patients without human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched donors.
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De Bruyne E, Eloot S, Vande Walle J, Raes A, Van Biesen W, Goubert L, Vervoort T, Snauwaert E, Van Hoecke E. Validity and reliability of the Dutch version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 End Stage Renal Disease Module in children with chronic kidney disease in Belgium. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:1087-1096. [PMID: 34599378 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05224-3] [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: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a low quality of life (QoL). The PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales are widely used to assess general QoL in children. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to translate the original version of the CKD-specific PedsQL™ 3.0 End Stage Renal Disease Module into a Dutch version and to evaluate its validity and reliability. METHODS The forward-backward translation method based on the guidelines from the original developer was used to produce the Dutch version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 ESRD Module. Fifty-eight CKD patients (aged 8-18 years) and their parents (n = 31) filled in both generic and disease-specific modules. The non-clinical control group consisted of the same number of healthy children (matched for gender and age) and their parents. RESULTS Cronbach's alpha coefficients (α's) for the PedsQL™ 3.0 ESRD Module demonstrated excellent reliability for the Total Scale scores. For all 7 subscales, α's were greater than 0.60, except for Perceived Physical Appearance. Overall, intercorrelations with the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales were in the medium to large range, supporting construct validity. Parent proxy reports showed lower generic QoL for all domains in CKD patients compared to healthy children. Child self-reports only demonstrated lower QoL on the domain School Functioning in children with CKD compared to healthy children. CONCLUSIONS This study shows good validity and reliability for the Dutch version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 ESRD Module. However, testing with a larger study group is recommended in order to make final conclusions about the psychometric qualities of this measure. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Elke De Bruyne
- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Parvin P, Amiri P, Jalali-Farahani S, Karimi M, Moein Eslam M, Azizi F. Maternal Emotional States in Relation to Offspring Weight and Health-Related Quality of Life: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2021; 19:e113107. [PMID: 35069749 PMCID: PMC8762283 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.113107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal characteristics have been known to be associated with parenting practices, which could eventually influence their child's weight and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the direct and indirect associations of maternal emotional states (depression, anxiety, and stress) with body mass index (BMI) and HRQoL in their children. METHODS This study was conducted within the framework of the Tehran lipid and glucose study (TLGS). Participants were the children (n = 231) enrolled in TLGS during 2014 - 2016, who had complete data on maternal emotional states. The body weight and height of children were measured using the standard protocol, and BMI Z-score was determined using Anthroplus. Also, HRQoL in children and emotional states in mothers were assessed using the Iranian version of the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQLTM4.0) and the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21), respectively. Structural equations modeling (SEM) was used to assess the direct and indirect relations of maternal emotional states with children's BMI Z-score and HRQoL. RESULTS Mean age, BMI Z-score, and HRQoL total score in children were 13.8 ± 3.1 years, 0.74 ± 1.5, and 84.7 ± 11.3, respectively. In the mothers, median DASS-21 scores (interquartile ranges) in the three scales of depression, anxiety, and stress were 4 (0 - 10), 6 (2 - 12), and 14 (8 - 20), respectively. Maternal level of education was significantly associated with the DASS-21 score (β = -0.23, 95% CI: -0.37,-0.07). Maternal DASS-21 score was significantly associated with BMI Z-score only in girls (β = 0.25, 95% CI: 0.06, 0.53). Significant determinants of HRQoL in boys were the child's age (β = -0.21, 95% CI: -0.40, -0.01) and maternal education (β = -0.24, 95%CI: -0.44, -0.02) and emotional state (β = -0.24, 95% CI: -0.44, -0.03). The child's age (β = -0.33, 95% CI: -0.53, -0.10) and maternal emotional state (β = -0.31, 95% CI: -0.54, -0.08) were significantly associated with HRQoL in girls. CONCLUSIONS The maternal emotional state is an important determinant of HRQoL in children, regardless of their weight status. Further research is recommended to examine the current hypothesized model in rural and suburban populations, taking into consideration more influential factors.
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- Parnian Parvin
- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amedro P, Huguet H, Macioce V, Dorka R, Auer A, Guillaumont S, Auquier P, Abassi H, Picot MC. Psychometric validation of the French self and proxy versions of the PedsQL™ 4.0 generic health-related quality of life questionnaire for 8-12 year-old children. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:75. [PMID: 33663527 PMCID: PMC7934389 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01714-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 4.0 (PedsQLTM4.0) is a generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaire, widely used in pediatric clinical trials but not yet validated in France. We performed the psychometric validation of the self and proxy PedsQLTM4.0 generic questionnaires for French children aged 8-12 years old. METHODS This bicentric cross-sectional study included 123 children and their parents with congenital heart disease (CHD) and 97 controls. The psychometric validation method was based on the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments (COSMIN). The reliability was tested using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). To evaluate the validity of this scale, content, face, criterion, and construct validity psychometric proprieties were tested. Acceptability was studied regarding questionnaires' completion and the existence of a floor or a ceiling effect. RESULTS Test-retest reliability intra-class correlation coefficients were mainly in good range (0.49-0.66). Face validity was very good among parents (0.85) and children (0.75). Content validity was good (0.70), despite misinterpretation of some items. In construct validity, each subscale had acceptable internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α > 0.72 in self-reports, > 0.69 in proxy-reports). In the confirmatory factor analysis, the goodness-of-fit statistics rejected the original structure with 4 factors. The exploratory factor analysis revealed an alternative two-factor structure corresponding to physical and psychological dimensions. Convergent validity was supported by moderate (> 0.41) to high correlations (0.57) between PedsQL and Kidscreeen questionnaires for physical, emotion and school dimensions. The ability of the PedsQL to discriminate CHD severity was better with physical, social and total scores for both self-reports and proxy-reports. CONCLUSIONS The PedsQLTM4.0 generic self and proxy HRQoL questionnaires found good psychometric properties, with regard to acceptability, responsiveness, validity, and reliability. This instrument appeared to be easy to use and comprehend within the target population of children aged 8 to 12 years old and their parents. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was approved by the South-Mediterranean-IV Ethics Committee and registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01202916), https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01202916 .
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- Pascal Amedro
- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference Center, Arnaud De Villeneuve University Hospital, 371 Avenue du Doyen Giraud, 34295, Montpellier, France. .,PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France. .,Department of Public Health, Aix-Marseille University, EA 3279 Research Unit, Marseille, France.
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, Montpellier, France.,Clinical Investigation Center, INSERM-CIC 1411, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference Center, Arnaud De Villeneuve University Hospital, 371 Avenue du Doyen Giraud, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Center, Institut-Saint-Pierre, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference Center, Arnaud De Villeneuve University Hospital, 371 Avenue du Doyen Giraud, 34295, Montpellier, France.,Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Center, Institut-Saint-Pierre, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Department of Public Health, Aix-Marseille University, EA 3279 Research Unit, Marseille, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference Center, Arnaud De Villeneuve University Hospital, 371 Avenue du Doyen Giraud, 34295, Montpellier, France.,Department of Public Health, Aix-Marseille University, EA 3279 Research Unit, Marseille, France
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, Montpellier, France.,Clinical Investigation Center, INSERM-CIC 1411, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Bilan N, Marefat E, Nikniaz L, Abbasalizad Farhangi M, Nikniaz Z. Does synbiotic supplementation affect the quality of life in children with cystic fibrosis? A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. BMC Nutr 2020; 6:44. [PMID: 33072395 PMCID: PMC7559449 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-020-00373-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background There is no clinical trial that assesses the effect synbiotic supplementation on HRQOL in CF children. Considering the importance of HRQOL as an essential primary outcome and determinant of therapeutic benefit in chronic diseases like cystic fibrosis, the present clinical trial aimed to determine the efficacy of synbiotic supplementation on HRQOL in children with CF. Methods In the present double-blind randomized clinical trial, 40 CF children were randomly allocated to the two groups. The intervention group was supplemented with synbiotics supplements and the patients in the placebo group received maltodextrin for 6 months. Demographic data and information about antibiotic use were recorded using the questionnaire. The health-related quality of life was assessed using the Persian version of quality of life inventory questionnaires. Paired t-test and ANCOVA were used for statistical analysis. Results Totally, 36 participants completed the trial. The mean score of HRQOL was 76.34 ± 17.33. There were no significant differences between synbiotic and placebo groups regarding baseline demographic and quality of life characteristics. Compared with baseline values, the mean total score and subscores of quality of life did not change significantly after synbiotic and placebo supplementation (p > 0.05). Moreover, the results of ANCOVA showed that there were no significant differences between the two groups regarding the post-trial value of HRQOL total score and subscores. Conclusion According to results, six-month supplementation with synbiotic did not have a significant effect on the HRQOL in children with CF. However, further studies with larger sample sizes and using more disease-specific questionnaires are needed for a more precise conclusion. The protocol of the study was registered at Iranian registry clinical trials (Registration code: IRCT2017011732004N1; Registration date: 2017-02-14).
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- Nemat Bilan
- Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Health-related quality of life scores of typically developing children and adolescents around the world: a meta-analysis with meta-regression. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2311-2332. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02519-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Diabetes in women and health-related quality of life in the whole family: a structural equation modeling. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2019; 17:178. [PMID: 31806030 PMCID: PMC6896711 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1252-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Although several studies indicate the effects of diabetes type 2 on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in female subjects, the related impact of the disease on HRQoL in their family members has rarely been the focus of the empirical research. In this study we aim to investigate associations between diabetes in women and the HRQoL in these women and their family members, using the structural equation modeling (SEM). Methods This family-based study was conducted on 794 women (11.1% with diabetes) as well as their spouses and children who participated in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) from 2014 to 2016. Data on HRQoL were collected using the Iranian version of the Short-Form 12-Item Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version™ 4.0 (PedsQL). SEM was conducted to evaluate the network of associations among studied variables. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics & AMOS version 23 software. Results Mean age of women was 41.37 ± 5.32 years. Diabetes in women significantly affected their mental HRQoL (β = − 0.11, P < 0.01) but showed no significant direct associations with physical and mental HRQoL in their spouses or their children. However, poor mental HRQoL in women with diabetes was associated with decrease in both physical (β = − 0.02, P = 0.013) and mental (β = − 0.03, P < 0.01) HRQoL in their spouses and total HRQoL score in children (β = − 0.02, P < 0.01). Conclusions Among women with diabetes type 2, beyond its effect on their mental HRQoL per se, demonstrated a negative association with the self-assessment of health status in their spouses and children. Such familial consequences are mainly attributed to the negative effect of the disease on the mental rather than the physical HRQoL in women with diabetes.
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Kiani B, Hadianfard H, Mitchell JT. Attention and behavioral control skills in Iranian school children. ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDERS 2019; 11:263-270. [PMID: 30739285 DOI: 10.1007/s12402-019-00289-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study assessed quality of life, emotional and behavioral problems, prosocial behavior, and functional impairment in a sample of Iranian children based on their attention and behavioral control skills. The sample consisted of 280 male and female children aged between 6 and 12 years old who were divided into strong, moderate, and weak groups based on parental ratings of attention and behavioral control skills on the strengths and weaknesses of ADHD symptom and normal behavior rating scale (SWAN). In addition, parents completed the pediatric quality of life inventory version 4.0 generic core scales (PedsQL 4.0), the strengths and difficulties questionnaire, and the Weiss functional impairment rating scale-parent report (WFIRS-P). The strong group generally showed better quality of life than the weak group. The strong group was better than the moderate group, and the moderate group was better than the weak group on school functioning. The weak group had more conduct problems and hyperactivity/inattention and less prosocial behavior than the moderate group and the strong group. The moderate group had more hyperactivity/inattention than the strong group. The weak group showed more impairment than the moderate group and the strong group on all subscales and the total scale of the WFIRS-P. The quality of life, behavioral problems, prosocial behavior, and functional impairment can be different in children based on their attention and behavioral control skills.
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- Behnaz Kiani
- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Kousha M, Abbasi Kakrodi M. Can Parents Improve the Quality of Life of Their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2019; 14:154-159. [PMID: 31440297 PMCID: PMC6702278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mothers' Group psychoeducation on Quality of Life (QoL) of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Method : In this clinical trial, 60 mothers of ADHD children were randomly divided into two groups (30 participants in each group). An educational program based on Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) was performed for the intervention group, while only pharmacotherapy was provided for the control group. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds QL) was completed by all 60 mothers before, eight week, and three months after intervention. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, and K-square or paired t test were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 60 mothers participated in this study. Of their children, 80% were boys and 20% were girls. The mean of the total score of QoL increased significantly in the intervention group at week eight and three months after the intervention. Also, the mean scores of emotional, social, school and psychosocial domains, but not physical domain of QoL, found to be higher in ADHD children after intervention (p< 0.05). The total score of QoL and mean scores of domains increased in the posttest in the control group, but it was not significant (p> 0.05). Conclusion: A significant increase in the total score of QoL was reported by mothers in the posttest compared to the pretest in the experimental group, which showed that educating parents can improve the QoL of their ADHD children.
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- Maryam Kousha
- Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Address: Shafa Hospital, 15 khordad Avenue, Rasht, Iran. Postal Code: 4193955599.
Tel: 98-1333666268, Fax: 98-1333666268,
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Mehdizadeh A, Nematy M, Khadem-Rezaiyan M, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Sardar MA, Leis A, Humbert L, Bélanger M, Vatanparast H. A Customized Intervention Program Aiming to Improve Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Preschool Children: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Iran Healthy Start Study). JMIR Res Protoc 2018; 7:e11329. [PMID: 30578226 PMCID: PMC6324517 DOI: 10.2196/11329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Prevention of childhood obesity is a key approach to the primary prevention of noncommunicable diseases. Several models, based on the population health approach and aligned with ecological models, are used to design childhood obesity prevention programs around the world. Objective This study aims to introduce the design and evaluation plan of “Iran Healthy Start (IHS)/Aghazi Salem, Koodake Irani”—the customized Iranian version of Canadian Healthy Start/Départ Santé health promotion program—which is now being developed in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Mashhad, Iran) and focuses on improving physical activity and healthy eating among preschool children. Methods We will evaluate the intervention using a pilot randomized controlled design. The components of intervention include customized Decoda Web-based resources for children, an implementation guide for educators and managers, training and monitoring, communication and knowledge exchange, building partnership, and parent engagement. Outcomes include changes in anthropometry, physical activity level, nutritional risk status and dietary intake, and quality of life. Results The project is funded by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. The intervention was completed by the end of March 2018, and the analysis is currently under way. The first results of the IHS intervention program are expected to be submitted for publication in December 2018. Conclusions The double burden of malnutrition in early years children is a major health concern in developing countries. This justifies the need for health promotion programs that are specifically designed to target both overnutrition and undernutrition prevention. If the efficacy approved, the IHS could potentially be a comprehensive health promotion program for young children whose lifestyle behaviors can be improved toward a healthy future life in a nutrition transition setting. Trial Registration International Clinical Trials Registry Platform IRCT2016041927475N1; https://en.irct.ir/trial/22497 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/11329
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- Atieh Mehdizadeh
- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Jalali-Farahani S, Shojaei FA, Parvin P, Amiri P. Comparison of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among healthy, obese and chronically ill Iranian children. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:1337. [PMID: 30509220 PMCID: PMC6278028 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6239-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has frequently been compared between both healthy and obese children and healthy and chronically ill children; however, there is glaring lack of evidence regarding comparison of HRQoL in obese children with their counterparts with chronic diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to compare HRQoL among healthy, obese and chronically ill children. Methods This cross sectional study was conducted among 802 children (8–12 years) who were recruited via convenience sampling method. Participants were 98 healthy, 102 obese and 602 chronically ill children with six groups of chronic conditions including different types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic gastrointestinal, kidney, neurologic and respiratory diseases. HRQoL was assessed using the Iranian version of the PedsQL questionnaire and both reports including child self-report and parent proxy-report were obtained. To compare subscales and total scores of HRQoL among healthy, obese and six groups of chronically ill children, the general linear model was used. Results Mean self-reported HRQoL total scores were 73.7 ± 13.3 and 74.6 ± 11.8 in girls and boys respectively; based on the parents’ reports, mean HRQoL total scores were 71.6 ± 15.4 and 71.4 ± 13.0 in girls and boys respectively. From the prespectives of both children and parents, HRQoL total score was significantly lower in obese girls compared to both healthy girls and girls with chronic gastrointestinal, kidney, neurologic and respiratory diseases. Considering both children’s and parents’ reports, HRQoL total score was significantly lower in obese boys compared to both healthy boys and boys with chronic respiratory diseases. In terms of subscales of HRQoL, the impairment of HRQoL in obese children, compared to their counterparts with other chronic diseases, was more common in social functioning and physical functioning subscales, specifically in girls. Conclusion Obese children reported poorer HRQoL compared to their healthy counterparts, as well as their counterparts with chronic diseases. Current findings emphasize the important impact of childhood obesity on the perceived health of these children, particularly in the social dimension, underscoring thereby the designing, planning and implementation of health promotion programs for prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.
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- Sara Jalali-Farahani
- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R, Iran.,Students' Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R, Iran.,Students' Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R, Iran.,Students' Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R, Iran.
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Farajpour. kh M, PishgahRoodsari M, Salehiniya H, Soheilipour F. The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life in Iranian primary school students in Tehran, Iran. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2018; 8:3. [PMID: 29480798 PMCID: PMC10720260 DOI: 10.1051/bmdcn/2018080103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and quality of life in primary school students in Tehran. METHOD In this cross-sectional study 829 primary school children and their parents participated. Healthrelated quality of life (HROOL) was evaluated with the Persian version of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™4.0) questionnaire. According to objective measures of height and weight, children BMI computed, and adapted for age and gender. For data analysis we used Pearson correlation test, Independentsample t-test and ANOVA using SPSS version 18. RESULTS Mean of children self-reported HRQOL total score was 82.05 ± 12.04 and mean of parent proxyreported HRQOL total score was 81.66 ± 12.81. Based on HRQOL subscale scores, social functioning was the highest subscale score of HRQOL (84.67 ± 15.07) and the emotional subscale score was the lowest (77.79 ± 17.26). Lower HRQOL scores were significantly correlated with Higher BMI and normal weight children had significantly higher HRQOL total score than obese children (P < 0.05). The difference between normal weight and overweight children in HRQOL total scores were not significant. Same results were obtained from parent proxy-reports and a good harmony between children self-report and parent proxy-report of HRQOL was perceived. CONCLUSION This study showed that HRQOL of obese children were at the lower level in comparison to normal weight and overweight children. At further interventional studies these outcomes can be very important for improving quality of life in obese children.
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- Mostafa Farajpour. kh
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Zabol Medical Science University Zabol Iran
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Pediatric growth and development research center ,institute of endocrinology and metabolism, Iran University of Medical Science Tehran Iran
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Talarska D, Michalak M, Talarska P, Steinborn B. Children with epilepsy against their healthy peers and those with headaches: Differences-similarities. Neurol Neurochir Pol 2017; 52:35-43. [PMID: 29129379 DOI: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2017.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Epilepsy, like most chronic diseases, affects bio-psycho-social functioning of children and adolescents. The aim of this work was to assess functioning of children with epilepsy compared with the group of healthy children and those with headaches carried out by children themselves and their mothers. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 209 children with epilepsy and 173 children with headaches and 182 healthy students and their mothers. The research tool was Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scales (PedsQL™ 4.0) questionnaire. RESULTS Quality of life of healthy children was rated the highest in all areas by both children and mothers. In younger and older children, difference was demonstrated between the assessment of the quality of life of healthy children and the ones with epilepsy or healthy children and the ones with and headaches in all areas of the PedsQL™ 4.0 questionnaire (p<0.05). Children with epilepsy had the most difficulties in subscale School Functioning in their own and their mothers' opinion. Healthy children and their mothers rated the subscale Emotional Functioning lowest. CONCLUSIONS The functioning of children with epilepsy in the assessment of children and their mothers was the closest to the functioning of children with headaches. Quality of children's life assessment by children with epilepsy and by healthy children differed between the group of girls and boys and between older and younger children in all PedsQLTM 4.0 questionnaire areas. A medium response compatibility between children with epilepsy and their mothers was shown in individual questions.
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- Dorota Talarska
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Developmental Neurology Clinic, University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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The reliability and validity of Chinese version of SF36 v2 in aging patients with chronic heart failure. Aging Clin Exp Res 2017; 29:685-693. [PMID: 27518815 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-016-0614-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic heart failure (CHF), a major public health problem worldwide, seriously limits health-related quality of life (HRQOL). How to evaluate HRQOL in older patients with CHF remains a problem. AIM To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form version 2 (SF-36v2) in CHF patients. METHODS From September 2012 to June 2014, we assessed QOL using the SF-36v2 in 171 aging participants with CHF in four cardiology departments. Convergent and discriminant validity, factorial validity, sensitivity among different NYHA classes and between different age groups, and reliability were determined using standard measurement methods. RESULTS A total of 150 participants completed a structured questionnaire including general information and the Chinese SF-36v2; 132 questionnaires were considered valid, while 21 patients refused to take part. 25 of the 50 participants invited to complete the 2-week test-retest questionnaires returned completed questionnaires. The internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α) of the total SF-36v2 was 0.92 (range 0.74-0.93). All hypothesized item-subscale correlations showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. Sensitivity was measured in different NYHA classes and age groups. Comparison of different NYHA classes showed statistical significance, but there was no significant difference between age groups. DISCUSSION We confirmed the SF-36v2 as a valid instrument for evaluating HRQOL Chinese CHF patients. Both reliability and validity were strongly satisfactory, but there was divergence in understanding subscales such as "social functioning" because of differing cultural background. CONCLUSIONS The reliability, validity, and sensitivity of SF-36v2 in aging patients with CHF were acceptable.
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Kendrick D, Ablewhite J, Achana F, Benford P, Clacy R, Coffey F, Cooper N, Coupland C, Deave T, Goodenough T, Hawkins A, Hayes M, Hindmarch P, Hubbard S, Kay B, Kumar A, Majsak-Newman G, McColl E, McDaid L, Miller P, Mulvaney C, Peel I, Pitchforth E, Reading R, Saramago P, Stewart J, Sutton A, Timblin C, Towner E, Watson MC, Wynn P, Young B, Zou K. Keeping Children Safe: a multicentre programme of research to increase the evidence base for preventing unintentional injuries in the home in the under-fives. PROGRAMME GRANTS FOR APPLIED RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.3310/pgfar05140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BackgroundUnintentional injuries among 0- to 4-year-olds are a major public health problem incurring substantial NHS, individual and societal costs. However, evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of preventative interventions is lacking.AimTo increase the evidence base for thermal injury, falls and poisoning prevention for the under-fives.MethodsSix work streams comprising five multicentre case–control studies assessing risk and protective factors, a study measuring quality of life and injury costs, national surveys of children’s centres, interviews with children’s centre staff and parents, a systematic review of barriers to, and facilitators of, prevention and systematic overviews, meta-analyses and decision analyses of home safety interventions. Evidence from these studies informed the design of an injury prevention briefing (IPB) for children’s centres for preventing fire-related injuries and implementation support (training and facilitation). This was evaluated by a three-arm cluster randomised controlled trial comparing IPB and support (IPB+), IPB only (no support) and usual care. The primary outcome was parent-reported possession of a fire escape plan. Evidence from all work streams subsequently informed the design of an IPB for preventing thermal injuries, falls and poisoning.ResultsModifiable risk factors for falls, poisoning and scalds were found. Most injured children and their families incurred small to moderate health-care and non-health-care costs, with a few incurring more substantial costs. Meta-analyses and decision analyses found that home safety interventions increased the use of smoke alarms and stair gates, promoted safe hot tap water temperatures, fire escape planning and storage of medicines and household products, and reduced baby walker use. Generally, more intensive interventions were the most effective, but these were not always the most cost-effective interventions. Children’s centre and parental barriers to, and facilitators of, injury prevention were identified. Children’s centres were interested in preventing injuries, and believed that they could prevent them, but few had an evidence-based strategic approach and they needed support to develop this. The IPB was implemented by children’s centres in both intervention arms, with greater implementation in the IPB+ arm. Compared with usual care, more IPB+ arm families received advice on key safety messages, and more families in each intervention arm attended fire safety sessions. The intervention did not increase the prevalence of fire escape plans [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) IPB only vs. usual care 0.93, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.58 to 1.49; AOR IPB+ vs. usual care 1.41, 95% CI 0.91 to 2.20] but did increase the proportion of families reporting more fire escape behaviours (AOR IPB only vs. usual care 2.56, 95% CI 1.38 to 4.76; AOR IPB+ vs. usual care 1.78, 95% CI 1.01 to 3.15). IPB-only families were less likely to report match play by children (AOR 0.27, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.94) and reported more bedtime fire safety routines (AOR for a 1-unit increase in the number of routines 1.59, 95% CI 1.09 to 2.31) than usual-care families. The IPB-only intervention was less costly and marginally more effective than usual care. The IPB+ intervention was more costly and marginally more effective than usual care.LimitationsOur case–control studies demonstrate associations between modifiable risk factors and injuries but not causality. Some injury cost estimates are imprecise because of small numbers. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were limited by the quality of the included studies, the small numbers of studies reporting outcomes and significant heterogeneity, partly explained by differences in interventions. Network meta-analysis (NMA) categorised interventions more finely, but some variation remained. Decision analyses are likely to underestimate cost-effectiveness for a number of reasons. IPB implementation varied between children’s centres. Greater implementation may have resulted in changes in more fire safety behaviours.ConclusionsOur studies provide new evidence about the effectiveness of, as well as economic evaluation of, home safety interventions. Evidence-based resources for preventing thermal injuries, falls and scalds were developed. Providing such resources to children’s centres increases their injury prevention activity and some parental safety behaviours.Future workFurther randomised controlled trials, meta-analyses and NMAs are needed to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home safety interventions. Further work is required to measure NHS, family and societal costs and utility decrements for childhood home injuries and to evaluate complex multicomponent interventions such as home safety schemes using a single analytical model.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN65067450 and ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01452191.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Programme Grants for Applied Research programme and will be published in full inProgramme Grants for Applied Research; Vol. 5, No. 14. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Denise Kendrick
- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Child Accident Prevention Trust, London, UK
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Malete L, Mokgatlhe L, Nnyepi M, Jackson J, Wen F, Bennink M, Anabwani G, Makhanda J, Thior I, Lyoka P, Weatherspoon L. Effects of a High Protein Food Supplement on Physical Activity, Motor Performance and Health Related Quality of Life of HIV Infected Botswana Children on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). AIMS Public Health 2017; 4:258-277. [PMID: 29546216 PMCID: PMC5690453 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2017.3.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective Despite existing evidence about the benefits of nutrition, physical activity (PA) and sport to the overall health and wellbeing of children, knowledge gaps remain on this relationship in children living with chronic conditions like HIV/AIDS. Such knowledge should inform context specific programs that could enhance the quality of life of children. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of integrating a nutrition intervention (culturally tailored food supplement) into antiretroviral therapy (ART) on psychosocial outcomes and physical activity among HIV-positive children in Botswana. Method 201 HIV-positive children (6–15 years; M = 9.44, SD = 2.40) were recruited and randomly assigned (stratified by age and gender) to two groups. The intervention group (n = 97) received a high protein (bean-sorghum plus micronutrients) food supplement, while the control group (n = 104) received a sorghum plus micronutrients supplement. Participants were followed over 12 months. Anthropometric measures, PA, motor performance, and health related quality of life (HRQL) were collected at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Results Mixed repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant time effect of the food supplement on target variables except body fat percentage, speed, and school functioning. Time × treatment interaction was found for physical functioning, psychosocial functioning and total quality of life score. Scores on physical functioning and total of quality life in the intervention group significantly increased from baseline to 6 months compared with the control group (p = 0.015). Conclusion A combination of ART and nutritional intervention had a positive effect on physical functioning and total quality of life of HIV-positive children in this study. There were also improvements to physical activity and motor performance tests over time. More research is needed on long term effects of nutrition and PA interventions on HRQL in children living with HIV.
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence, Gaborone, Botswana.,Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatric Retrovirology, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Botswana Harvard Partnership, Gaborone, Botswana
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Ataeinia B, Montazeri A, Tavakol M, Azizi G, Kiaee F, Tavakolinia N, Negahdari B, Mohammadi J, Abolhassani H, Rezaei N, Aghamohammadi A. Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary Antibody-Deficient Patients. Immunol Invest 2017; 46:329-340. [PMID: 28358233 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2016.1258710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary immunodeficiency diseases are a group of disorders that result from a variety of defects of the immune system. Primary antibody deficiencies (PADs) are the most common forms of these disorders. Occurrence of recurrent infections, autoimmune diseases, cancers, and lymphoproliferative disorders is higher in PAD patients. Chronicity of these diseases, delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment, and treatment side effects may affect the quality of life (QoL) of PAD patients. Evaluating QoL is important for patient care, understanding the burden of these diseases, and finding the patients' major health problems. We investigated the QoL in a group of PAD patients undergoing regular follow-up and treatment at the Children's Medical Center Hospital in Tehran, Iran. METHODS Seventy patients with a diagnosis of PAD in two age groups (younger and older than 18 years) were included. QoL was measured using PedsQL and SF-36 questionnaires. Correlation of demographic, clinical, and immunological parameters with QoL scores was assessed and patients' scores were compared with the normal population, using nonparametric tests of SPSS software. RESULTS Patients expressed significantly reduced scores in some mental and physical components. Patients with longer follow-up periods had higher scores in mental components but physical component scores were still low. There was no significant correlation between sex, age, and disease types with scores. CONCLUSIONS PAD patients had significantly lower scores in mental and physical components compared to normal population. By early diagnosis and long-term follow-up periods, we may be able to prevent complications and help patients to have a better QoL.
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- Bahar Ataeinia
- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,b Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC) , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research , Tehran , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,d Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Shahid Bahonar Hospital , Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Karaj , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,e Department of Laboratory Medicine, Imam Hassan Mojtaba Hospital , Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Karaj , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- f School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Department of Medical Biotechnology , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- g Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,h Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Laboratory Medicine , Karolinska Institutet at the Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge , Stockholm , Sweden
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,i Molecular Immunology Research Center, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Stevanovic D, Atilola O, Vostanis P, Pal Singh Balhara Y, Avicenna M, Kandemir H, Knez R, Franic T, Petrov P, Maroco J, Terzic Supic Z, Bagheri Z. Cross-Cultural Measurement Invariance of Adolescent Self-Report on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory ™ 4.0. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE 2016; 26:687-695. [PMID: 28453201 PMCID: PMC5856231 DOI: 10.1111/jora.12218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study evaluated the cross-cultural measurement invariance of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0 (PedsQL™) among adolescents sampled from Bulgaria, Croatia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Serbia, and Turkey. The multiple-indicator multiple-cause (MIMIC) model was used, which allowed controlling of demographic variables (i.e., age, gender, and socioeconomic status). Significant effects of country on scores within the PedsQL™ domains were observed, with up to 17 items showing differential item functioning (DIF) across the countries. We did not find support for cross-cultural measurement invariance hypotheses for scores on the PedsQL™ adolescent self-report in this study. Researchers should use caution in making cross-cultural quality of life comparisons while using the PedsQL.
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Chang Y, Luo Y, Zhou Y, Wang R, Song N, Zhu G, Wang B, Qin M, Yang J, Sun Y, Li C, Zhou X. Reliability and validity of the Chinese mandarin version of PedsQL™ 3.0 transplant module. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:142. [PMID: 27716318 PMCID: PMC5053074 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0545-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of pediatric patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly studied worldwide. However, few studies have been performed in China, where no uniform scale is available; the PedsQL™ Cancer Module 3.0 Chinese Mandarin version has been used to evaluate HRQoL of patients after HSCT in China. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Chinese Mandarin version of PedsQL™ 3.0 Transplant Module. Methods Patients between 2 and 18 years old, who underwent HSCT from January 2006 to June 2014, were recruited in Beijing Children’s Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University and Beijing Daopei Hospital. 207 parent reports and 182 child self-reports of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Transplant Module Chinese Mandarin version were assigned, of which 362 were returned. Results No missing item response was observed in the returned reports. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient exceeded 0.7 in total scale and every dimension. The intraclass correlation coefficient exceeded 0.8 in all dimensions of child self-reports and parent reports. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients of items and their respective dimensions were 0.6-0.94 in parent reports, and 0.62-0.93 in child self-reports, while a weak association was found between the items and other dimensions. Exploratory factor analysis indicated a good extraction effect, and construct validity of the scale was >60 %. Conclusions The Chinese Mandarin version of PedsQL™ 3.0 Transplant Module has good feasibility, reliability and validity. Its use may help improve the HRQoL of children after HSCT in China.
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- Ying Chang
- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Beijing Daopei Hospital, Beijing, 100049, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics, Ministry of Education; Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, 56 Nanlishi Road, Beijing, 100045, China.
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BACKGROUND The congenital absence of the tibia is a rare disease, and an orthopaedic surgeon may not encounter such cases during the course of his/her career. This is the largest report to date of the management of such cases by a single surgeon. The foot and leg were persevered in the majority of the cases, and a functional evaluation system was used to report outcomes. METHODS Thirty-six patients with tibial hemimelia, who had been under the direct care of the authors since infancy, were evaluated clinically and radiographically. The patients or their parents filled out the Pediatric Quality of Life and the parents' satisfaction forms. The surgical interventions performed, and their effects on school attendance and, and also the shoe type they wore were documented. RESULTS Thirty-six patients (19 girls and 17 boys) with 48 tibial-deficient limbs (19 right, 5 left, and 12 both right and left sides) were studied. The patients were assessed at 12 years (2.5 to 32.5 y), with a mean follow-up of 9 years (2 to 23 y). The 48 limbs included 14 type I, 16 type II, 11 type IV, and 7 unclassified by using the Jones classification; and 6 type I, 11 type II, 16 type III, 1 type IV, and 14 type VII by using the Weber classification. Primary amputation was performed in 8 patients (10 limbs) and limb preservation surgeries on 38 legs (28 patients). Tibiofibular synostosis, centralization of the ankle, and Ilizarov lengthening were the most common procedures. Nonunion of tibiofibular synostosis (2 cases) and knee stiffness (6 cases) were the main complications. Among the reconstructed limbs, 12 were in regular and 18 in modified shoes. The Pediatric Quality of Life of 68 points in the reconstructed group was a significant achievement, and it was also better than the score of patients who had undergone amputation. CONCLUSION Reconstruction of tibial hemimelia with foot preservation provides good functional outcome in the majority of cases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Jalali-Farahani S, Alamdari S, Karimi M, Amiri P. Is overweight associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Tehranian school children? SPRINGERPLUS 2016; 5:313. [PMID: 27066345 PMCID: PMC4786555 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-1930-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study aimed to determine the association between overweight and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Tehranian school children. A total of 631 school children aged 8-14 year old were selected from elementary and secondary schools, and body weight status was determined according to WHO growth references for 5-19 year old children. Children were categorized into the overweight and non-overweight groups. The HRQoL was assessed using Iranian versions of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version™ 4.0 (PedsQL). Overweight elementary school boys had significantly higher scores for physical functioning, school functioning and total HRQoL, compared to non-overweight ones (p < 0.05). On the other hand, except for emotional functioning subscale, overweight secondary school boys had significantly lower HRQoL scores, compared to their non-overweight counterparts (p < 0.05). In girls, only social functioning subscale scores were significantly lower in elementary school girls compared to non-overweight ones (p < 0.05). Based on parents' perspective, overweight elementary school boys had poorer HRQoL compared to their non-overweight counterparts, significant only for emotional functioning (p < 0.05). For secondary school boys, overweight boys had lower HRQoL scores compared to non-overweight ones, significant for all subscales except for emotional functioning. Based on parents' reports, in both elementary and secondary school girls, there were no significant differences in HRQoL scores between overweight and non-overweight groups. To conclude, in boys while overweight significantly increased HRQoL in children, it significantly decreased HRQoL among adolescents. However, except for social functioning in elementary school girls, there was no significant association between HRQoL scores and overweight. Parents' reports showed an association between overweight and HRQoL, only in boys.
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- Sara Jalali-Farahani
- />Research Center for Social Determinants of Endocrine Health and Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R. Iran
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- />Medical Research Development Research Center and Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I. R. Iran
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- />Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I. R. Iran
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- />Research Center for Social Determinants of Endocrine Health and Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, I. R. Iran
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Loh DA, Moy FM, Zaharan NL, Mohamed Z. Disparities in health-related quality of life among healthy adolescents in a developing country - the impact of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and weight status. Child Care Health Dev 2015; 41:1216-26. [PMID: 25873448 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical functioning and psychological resilience in adulthood is shaped during adolescence. Self-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessments during this life phase are important first-hand accounts of their well-being. This study aimed, firstly, to identify differences in HRQoL according to gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and weight status; and secondly, to examine associations between weight status and HRQoL among an urban sample of multi-ethnic adolescents in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. METHODS A cross-sectional study involving 652 adolescents (aged 13 years) was conducted in Kuala Lumpur. Weight and height were measured. Body mass index z-scores were categorized according to the International Obesity Task Force criteria. HRQoL was assessed using the Malay version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Univariate analyses of differences in HRQoL according to gender, ethnicity (Malays, Chinese and Indians), maternal education level and weight status were performed. Complex samples general linear model was used to examine the associations between HRQoL and weight status, adjusted for confounders. RESULTS Female adolescents reported significantly lower emotional functioning scores (mean, 95% confidence interval: 59.25, 57.33-61.17). When the three main ethnic groups were studied, Malay adolescents scored significantly lower emotional functioning scores (59.00, 57.13-60.87) compared with their Chinese peers. Adolescents with tertiary-educated mothers reported lower emotional functioning scores (57.45, 53.85-61.06) compared with those with primary-educated mothers. Obese adolescents reported poorer HRQoL scores with significantly impaired physical and social functioning after controlling for confounders. CONCLUSIONS These findings detected disparities in HRQoL among the adolescents when gender, ethnicity, maternal education level and weight status were considered. Further studies should address these health inequalities by implementing gender-specific and culturally appropriate measures to attain optimal well-being and avoid potential burden of disease.
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- D A Loh
- Julius Centre University of Malaya, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Julius Centre University of Malaya, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Reliability and validity of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in Chinese mainland patients with methadone maintenance treatment. Compr Psychiatry 2015; 60:182-8. [PMID: 25882596 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2015.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2015] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) is a valid tool for assessing perceived support from family, friends and significant others. However, evidence about reliability and validity of the MSPSS in Chinese mainland patients with methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is lacking. METHODS The patients (n=1212) being admitted to the first two largest MMT clinics in Xi'an were recruited in the study. Reliability was estimated with Cronbach's α and intra-class correlation (ICC). Convergent and discriminant validity was assessed using item-subscale correlation. Factorial validity was examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The patients answered the questions of MSPSS at baseline and re-test after 6months, respectively. RESULTS Cronbach's α of the overall MSPSS was 0.92 (subscales range: 0.84-0.89). ICC of the overall MSPSS was 0.65 (subscales range: 0.57-0.64). Better convergent validity (r≥0.40) was demonstrated by the satisfactory hypothesized item-subscale correlation. All of the hypothesized item-subscale correlations were higher than the correlations between the hypothesized items and other subscales, indicating better discriminant validity. Two factors were extracted from the 12 items, with factor 1 mainly covering friends and significant others subscales (explained 55.56% variance) and factor 2 mainly covering family subscale (explained 11.77% variance). In comparison with the proposed three-subscale model, the two-factor observed model did not fit well in this sample according to model fit indices. CONCLUSIONS The MSPSS has acceptable reliability and convergent/discriminant validity in Chinese mainland MMT patients. The proposed three-factor model of MSPSS is much better fit than the two-factor observed model in this study. Findings of the study will provide evidence of psychometric properties of the MSPSS in MMT patient population and expand the use of the MSPSS in clinical MMT context.
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Ashley L, Smith AB, Jones H, Velikova G, Wright P. Traditional and Rasch psychometric analyses of the Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Survivors (QLACS) questionnaire in shorter-term cancer survivors 15 months post-diagnosis. J Psychosom Res 2014; 77:322-9. [PMID: 25190179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Revised: 06/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to provide new insights into the psychometrics of the Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Survivors (QLACS) questionnaire, originally developed for longer-term survivors 5+years post-diagnosis. Specifically, to examine the classic psychometric properties of QLACS in a sample of shorter-term survivors, and to undertake Rasch analysis to explore the extent to which the Generic and Cancer-Specific summary scales (and separately-analysed Benefits of cancer domain) are unidimensional, with linear measurement properties and no differential item functioning (DIF). METHODS Patients with potentially curable breast, colorectal or prostate cancer completed QLACS 15 months post-diagnosis (N=407). Score distributions, floor and ceiling effects, internal reliability, and feasibility (completion time and missing data) were examined. Rasch analysis included examination of item fit, DIF and unidimensionality. RESULTS The QLACS domains and summary scales had very similar score distributions and classic psychometric properties (no ceiling effects, majority no floor effects, acceptable reliability) to those found in development work with longer-term survivors. Median completion time was 10 min and total missing data 2.3%. The Generic summary scale contained several misfitting items and exhibited multidimensionality. The Cancer-Specific summary scale and Benefits domain showed fit to the Rasch model and demonstrated unidimensionality and no DIF, with just one or no item modifications respectively. CONCLUSION QLACS demonstrates similarly good classic psychometric properties among shorter-term as among longer-term survivors, and has good feasibility. The Cancer-Specific summary scale and Benefits domain showed an impressive degree of fit to the Rasch model, although the validity of computing the Generic summary score was not supported.
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- Laura Ashley
- School of Social, Psychological and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK.
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- York Health Economics Consortium, University of York, York, UK; Research Innovation Office, University of York, York, UK
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- Psychosocial Oncology and Clinical Practice Research Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Psychosocial Oncology and Clinical Practice Research Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Psychosocial Oncology and Clinical Practice Research Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Zhou K, Zhuang G, Zhang H, Liang P, Yin J, Kou L, Hao M, You L. Psychometrics of the Short Form 36 Health Survey version 2 (SF-36v2) and the Quality of Life Scale for Drug Addicts (QOL-DAv2.0) in Chinese mainland patients with methadone maintenance treatment. PLoS One 2013; 8:e79828. [PMID: 24278188 PMCID: PMC3835928 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2013] [Accepted: 10/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To test psychometrics of the Short Form 36 Health Survey version 2 (SF-36v2) and the Quality of Life Scale for Drug Addicts (QOL-DAv2.0) in Chinese mainland patients with methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). METHODS A total of 1,212 patients were recruited from two MMT clinics in Xi'an, China. Reliability was estimated with Cronbach's α and intra-class correlation (ICC). Convergent and discriminant validity was assessed using multitrait-multimethod correlation matrix. Sensitivity was measured with ANOVA and relative efficiency. Responsiveness was evaluated by pre-post paired-samples t-test and standardized response mean based on the patients' health status changes following 6-month period. RESULTS Cronbach's α of the SF-36v2 physical and mental summary components were 0.80 and 0.86 (eight scales range 0.73-0.92) and the QOL-DAv2.0 was 0.96 (four scales range: 0.80-0.93). ICC of the SF-36v2 two components were 0.86 and 0.85 (eight scales range: 0.72-0.87) and the QOL-DAv2.0 was 0.94 (four scales range: 0.88-0.92). Convergent validity was lower between the two instruments (γ <0.70) while discriminant validity was acceptable within each instrument. Sensitivity was satisfied in self-evaluated health status (both instruments) and average daily methadone dose (SF-36v2 physical functioning and vitality scales; QOL-DAv2.0 except psychology scale). Responsiveness was acceptable in the improved health status change (SF-36v2 except vitality scale; QOL-DAv2.0 except psychology and symptoms scales) and deteriorated health status change (SF-36v2 except vitality, social functioning and mental health scales; QOL-DAv2.0 except society scale). CONCLUSIONS The SF-36v2 and the QOL-DAv2.0 are valid tools and can be used independently or complementary according to different emphases of health-related quality of life evaluation in patients with MMT.
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- Kaina Zhou
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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