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Resumen Introducción. La condición física relacionada con la salud (CFS) es considerada como uno de los factores que determinan el concepto de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVS). Objetivo. Analizar la relación entre el nivel de CFS y la percepción de la CVS en adolescentes españoles. Materiales y métodos. Estudio multicéntrico realizado en una muestra de 1 037 adolescentes (15.52±1.11 años) del sureste de España (Región de Murcia). La CFS y la CVS se evaluaron mediante la batería COFISA y el Cuestionario de Salud SF-36, respectivamente. Resultados. La prueba MANOVA mostró que los varones tuvieron un mejor rendimiento físico global (p

Purpose Outcome measurements currently used in chronic uveitis care fail to cover the full patient perspective. The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual model of the factors that adult patients with chronic uveitis consider to be important when evaluating the impact of their disease and treatment. Methods A qualitative study design was used. Twenty chronic uveitis patients were recruited to participate in two focus groups. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis in ATLAS.ti. Results Coding of the transcripts resulted in a total of 19 codes divided over five themes: 1) disease symptoms and treatment; 2) diagnosis and treatment process; 3) impact on daily functioning; 4) emotional impact; and 5) treatment success factors. Conclusion The conceptual model resulting from this study can contribute to the development of future uveitis specific measures in adults.

Resumen Introducción. El trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH) genera limitaciones en las actividades y restricciones en la participación, de allí que deba abordarse desde un modelo biopsicosocial que considere la dimensión calidad de vida (CV). Objetivo. Correlacionar el grado de discapacidad a nivel escolar con la CV en niños con TDAH. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio correlacional en una muestra no probabilística de 106 niños de 8 a 12 años de Cali, Colombia. Se utilizaron los instrumentos MINIKID, KIDSCREEN-27 versiones padres y niños y el Cuestionario para Limitaciones en Actividad y Restricciones en Participación TDAH Versión Profesores. Se hizo un análisis descriptivo de características sociodemográficas y CV y un análisis correlacional entre grado de discapacidad con CV. Resultados. El promedio de edad de los niños estudiados fue de 9.6±1.19 años, predominó el género masculino y TDAH de tipo combinado. La CV es bien valorada por padres y niños, pero los puntajes bajos se presentan en la dimensión "El colegio". No se encontró correlación entre CV y grado de discapacidad. Conclusión. Los padres y niños con TDAH valoran positivamente la CV, pero hay tendencia a una valoración menor en la dimensión colegio. No existe correlación entre CV y grado de discapacidad a nivel escolar. Abstract Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) generates limitations in activities and restrictions in participation. Consequently, this condition should be addressed based on a biopsychosocial model that considers the quality of life (QL) dimension. Objective: To correlate the degree of disability at school with the QL in children with ADHD. Materials and methods: A correlational study was conducted on a non-probability sample of 106 children aged 8 to 12 in Cali, Colombia. The instruments used were MINIKID, KIDSCREEN-27 for parents and children, and the Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions of Children with ADHD Questionnaire, teachers version. A descriptive analysis of socio-demographic characteristics and QL, as well as a correlational analysis between degree of disability and QL were carried out. Results: The average age of the children studied was 9.6±1.19 years, with predominance of the male sex and combined ADHD. QL was positively assessed by parents and children, but low scores are observed in the "The School" dimension. No correlation was found between QL and degree of disability. Conclusion: Parents and children with ADHD assess QL positively, but there is a tendency towards a lower score in the school dimension. There is no correlation between QL and degree of disability at school level.

Background: How a woman gives birth can affect her health- related quality of life (HRQoL). This study explored HRQoL at 3 months postpartum in women with a history of one previous cesarean in three European countries. Methods: A prospective longitudinal survey, embedded within a cluster randomized trial in three countries, exploring women’s postnatal HRQoL up to 3 months postpartum. The Short- Form Six- Dimensions (SF- 6D) was used to measure HRQoL, and multivariate analyses were used to examine the relationship with mode of birth. Results: Complete data were available from 880 women. Women with a spontaneous vaginal birth had the highest HRQoL scores, whereas women with an emergency repeat cesarean (P = .01) had the lowest. Postnatal readmission of the mother (P = .03), having public health insurance (P = .04) and a low antenatal HRQoL score (P < .01), contributes to poorer HRQoL scores. More specifically, women with a spontaneous vaginal birth had significantly higher HRQoL scores on the vitality dimension compared with women with an emergency repeat cesarean (P = .04). Conclusions: In women with low- risk factors, repeat cesareans result in a poorer HRQoL compared with vaginal birth. When there are no contraindications for vaginal birth, women with a history of one previous cesarean should be encouraged to give birth vaginally rather than have an elective repeat cesarean.