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[Psychopathology associated with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in the pediatric age group]

P J Rodríguez Hernández1, V García Nieto, R García Rodríguez

  • 1Hospital de Día Infantil y Juvenil Diego Matías Guigou y Costa, Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España. pedrojavierrodriguezhernandez@yahoo.es

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|September 6, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) experience more emotional and behavioral problems. Longer disease duration in these children correlates with increased psychological symptoms, highlighting a key factor in their well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Child Psychology
  • Clinical Pediatrics

Context:

  • Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a significant kidney disorder in children.
  • Psychological morbidity can impact the quality of life for children with chronic illnesses.
  • Understanding these psychological effects is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose:

  • To investigate psychological morbidity in children diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS).
  • To compare the psychological well-being of children with INS against a healthy control group.
  • To identify specific variables influencing psychological symptoms in pediatric INS.

Summary:

  • Children with INS showed significantly higher rates of emotional symptoms and peer problems compared to healthy controls.
  • A positive correlation was observed between the duration of the disease and the overall psychological symptom score in the INS group.
  • Disease duration emerged as the primary factor associated with the severity of psychological symptoms in children with INS.

Impact:

  • This research underscores the heightened risk of emotional and behavioral issues in children with INS.
  • Findings suggest that prolonged disease duration is a critical factor to consider when managing psychological health in these patients.
  • Highlights the need for integrated psychological support within pediatric nephrology care pathways.
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