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Growth-related quality of life

John Eric Chaplin1

  • 1Göteborg Paediatric Growth Research Centre, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.

Hormone Research in Paediatrics
|September 14, 2011
PubMed

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Quality of life (QoL) in children with short stature requires assessing future potential, not just current health. New QoL measures should include

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Quality of Life research

Background:

  • Assessing child quality of life (QoL) is complex, involving present and future factors.
  • Standard health-related QoL may be insufficient for children with treatable growth problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the inadequacy of current QoL measures for children with short stature.
  • To propose a more comprehensive QoL framework for growth-related issues.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of QoL dimensions in the context of growth disorders.
  • Review of existing QoL measurement limitations for pediatric short stature.

Main Results:

  • Current QoL assessments often overlook future potential and long-term consequences.
  • Growth problems impact not only current well-being ('being', 'belonging') but also future potential ('becoming').

Conclusions:

  • QoL in children with short stature necessitates inclusion of 'becoming' aspects.
  • Future QoL instruments must address long-term outcomes of growth enhancement.

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