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Physical and Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Uveitis Patients

Wietse G Wieringa1, Rosanne J van Berkel2, Leonoor I Los1,3

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
|July 6, 2021
PubMed

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Children with noninfectious uveitis show lower physical activity and cardio-respiratory fitness. While they report normal quality of life, parents perceive it as lower, indicating potential physical and psychosocial health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood noninfectious uveitis is an ocular inflammatory condition.
  • Understanding its impact on physical and psychosocial health is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine associations between childhood noninfectious uveitis and physical fitness.
  • To assess health-related quality of life and fatigue in affected children.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 23 children (aged 8-18 years) with noninfectious uveitis.
  • Evaluated body mass index (BMI), exercise capacity, muscle strength, and physical activity levels.
  • Assessed health-related quality of life and fatigue, comparing results to healthy controls.

Main Results:

  • Children with uveitis had higher BMI and body weight.
  • Lower cardio-respiratory fitness and reduced physical activity were observed.
  • Children reported normal quality of life and fatigue; parents reported lower quality of life and increased fatigue.

Conclusions:

  • Children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk for diminished physical health.
  • Potential for increased psychosocial health challenges requires further investigation.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childhood uveitisdecreased physical activitylower - parent reported - health related quality of lifelower aerobic exercise capacitymore - parent reported – fatiguereduced muscle strength

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