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Functional outcome following stroke in children.

Anne L Gordon1, Vijeya Ganesan, Anthony Towell

  • 1Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, England. gordonanne@yahoo.co.uk

Journal of Child Neurology
|August 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Childhood stroke significantly impacts daily activities and health-related quality of life in children. This study highlights the extensive health needs of both affected children and their parents, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Child Health Outcomes

Background:

  • Childhood stroke, or cerebral infarction, can lead to long-term functional limitations.
  • Understanding the sequelae of pediatric stroke is crucial for effective intervention and support.
  • Parental health is often overlooked but may be affected by caring for a child with a chronic condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe functional consequences of childhood stroke, focusing on activity limitations.
  • To explore the relationship between brain damage extent, neurological impairment, and functional outcomes.
  • To assess the health status of parents of children with stroke.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 17 children and adolescents with middle cerebral artery territory stroke was studied.

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  • A novel Paediatric Stroke Activity Limitation Measure (PSALM) was developed and validated.
  • Standardized assessments included the Child Health Questionnaire, Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure, and Short-Form 36 General Health Survey.

    • Main Results:

    • Activity limitations were observed in education, self-care, and motor skills.
    • A strong correlation was found between the extent of brain damage, neurological impairment, and functional outcomes.
    • Children with stroke scored below average in physical and psychological health compared to population norms.
    • Parental health was also generally lower than expected.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood stroke results in significant activity limitations and impaired health-related quality of life.
    • The extent of brain damage directly correlates with functional sequelae in pediatric stroke survivors.
    • Both children with stroke and their parents exhibit considerable and diverse health needs requiring integrated care approaches.