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Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Neurology

Monica E Lemmon1,2,3, Hanna E Huffstetler2, Bryce B Reeve1,3,4

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.

Journal of Child Neurology
|June 6, 2020
PubMed

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Understanding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is crucial for pediatric neurology care. This review clarifies HRQOL measurement challenges and principles for children with neurodevelopmental impairments.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) significantly influences clinical decision-making and parental planning for children with neurologic conditions.
  • Accurate assessment of HRQOL is essential for informed care but faces unique challenges in pediatric neurology.
  • Understanding HRQOL definitions and measurement is vital for effective management of pediatric neurodevelopmental impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges in measuring HRQOL within pediatric neurology.
  • To examine current HRQOL measurement tools applicable to children with neurologic conditions.
  • To provide guidance on selecting and interpreting HRQOL measures for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of HRQOL measurement in pediatric neurology.
  • Analysis of existing HRQOL assessment instruments.
  • Synthesis of key principles for HRQOL measure application.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant challenges in defining and measuring HRQOL in pediatric neurodevelopmental impairment.
  • Evaluated the suitability of various existing HRQOL measures for children with neurologic conditions.
  • Outlined critical principles for the appropriate selection and interpretation of HRQOL data.

Conclusions:

  • Effective HRQOL measurement is key to supporting informed decision-making for children with neurologic conditions.
  • Guidance on HRQOL measure selection and interpretation is necessary for clinicians and parents.
  • Further research may be needed to refine HRQOL assessment in pediatric neurology.

Keywords:
health-related quality of lifeneurologypediatrics

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