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Quality of life domains affected in children with developmental coordination disorder: a systematic review

J G Zwicker1, S R Harris, A F Klassen

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Child: Care, Health and Development
|April 21, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Quality of life in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is often overlooked. This review highlights significant impacts on physical, psychological, and social well-being, underscoring the need for further QOL research in DCD.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is primarily recognized as a motor disorder.
  • Emerging evidence indicates significant psychological and social challenges associated with DCD in children.
  • The comprehensive impact of DCD on children's quality of life (QOL) remains inadequately understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize existing evidence on the physical, psychological, and social domains of QOL affected in children with DCD.
  • To present the current state of knowledge regarding QOL in pediatric populations diagnosed with DCD.
  • To identify gaps in research concerning QOL outcomes for children with DCD.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of articles published up to November 2010 was conducted across seven major academic databases.
  • Studies included samples exclusively of individuals with DCD and reported on physical, psychological, or social QOL outcomes.
  • Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers, with DCD diagnosis based on DSM-IV criteria.

Main Results:

  • Forty-one articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
  • The majority of studies indicated significantly poorer physical, psychological, and social functioning in children with DCD compared to their peers.
  • Despite these findings, only one study explicitly utilized a QOL measure as a primary outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) demonstrably affects multiple QOL domains in children.
  • The overall quality of life for children with DCD is not yet fully characterized.
  • Future research must prioritize the use of validated QOL measures to accurately assess the impact of DCD on children's lives.

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