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Health-related quality of life of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Heather C Karras1, Danita N Morin1, Kamaldeep Gill2

  • 1Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|June 17, 2018
PubMed

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Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) report lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Motor and attention issues predict this reduced HRQOL, informing new therapeutic targets beyond motor skills.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) impacts motor, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
  • Children with DCD often experience a lower quality of life than peers.
  • Limited research has specifically investigated the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with DCD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the HRQOL of children with DCD compared to typically developing children.
  • To compare HRQOL from the perspectives of children with DCD and their parents.
  • To explore predictors of HRQOL for children with DCD.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 50 children with DCD and their parents using KidScreen-52 and Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire.
  • Comparison of collected data against published normative data.
  • Analysis of HRQOL perceptions from both child and parent viewpoints.

Main Results:

  • Children with DCD and their parents reported significantly lower HRQOL than norms.
  • Parental perception of child's HRQOL was significantly lower than child's self-report across many domains.
  • Parents reported more emotional and behavioral disturbances in children with DCD compared to norms.
  • Poor motor function and attentional difficulties were identified as predictors of HRQOL.

Conclusions:

  • DCD is associated with lower perceived HRQOL in children.
  • Findings suggest therapeutic targets for DCD should extend beyond motor skill interventions.
  • Addressing emotional and behavioral aspects alongside motor skills may improve HRQOL for children with DCD.
Abstract

Keywords:
Activities of daily livingChildren (8–12)Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)Health-related quality of lifeMotor skills disorderPsychosocial functioningQuality of life

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