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Quality of life in young adults with cerebral palsy.
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Disability and health journal [Disabil Health J] 2016 Oct; Vol. 9 (4), pp. 673-81. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 May 03. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Little is known about the quality of life (QOL) of young adults with cerebral palsy.<br />Objective/hypothesis: This cross-sectional analysis compares the QOL of a cohort of young Australian adults with CP with a cohort of able-bodied peers to explore the relationship between QOL and impairments, functioning, and social participation.<br />Methods: Young adults identified from the Victorian Cerebral Palsy Register were invited to complete a survey about QOL, gross motor function, independence in self-care, and social participation. QOL was assessed with the Quality of Life Instrument for Young Adults (YAQOL). A general population sample of young North American adults, who had completed the YAQOL was selected for comparison.<br />Results: Surveys and consent forms were completed by 335 young adults or their proxies, an overall participation rate of 63% of those located. The mean age of the study participants was 24.7 [s.d = 2.8] years; 51% were male and 49% female. Two hundred and seven (62%) of the 335 participants self-reported their QOL. When compared with the general population sample, self-reporting participants had similar QOL scores for the social relationship and environmental context domains (p > 0.05), while QOL scores were lower for the physical health, psychological well-being, and role function domains (p < 0.001). There was no association between psychological well-being and variables related to body structure and gross motor function in young adults with CP.<br />Conclusions: Contrary to the assumption that young adults with severe CP have low psychosocial well-being, it is apparent that these individuals can have good psychosocial well-being regardless of their disability.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Status
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Mental Health
Registries
Self Report
Severity of Illness Index
Victoria
Young Adult
Cerebral Palsy psychology
Disabled Persons psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Quality of Life
Self Care psychology
Social Environment
Social Participation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1876-7583
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Disability and health journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27302534
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.04.006