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Clinical assessment: physical and psychological functioning.

I B Pless

    Pediatric Clinics of North America
    |February 1, 1984
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    Children with chronic health conditions face higher risks of psychosocial issues and physical disability. Pediatricians must assess these functioning domains during comprehensive care for better child health outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health
    • Child Psychology
    • Chronic Illness Management

    Background:

    • Children with chronic disorders often experience psychosocial disturbances.
    • Physical disability is a common co-occurrence in these pediatric populations.
    • Comprehensive care necessitates evaluating psychosocial and physical functioning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the increased risk of psychosocial disturbances in children with chronic disorders.
    • To emphasize the need for pediatricians to assess psychosocial and physical functioning.
    • To present practical methods for assessing these domains in clinical practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of evidence linking chronic disorders to psychosocial disturbances.
    • Discussion of the self-evident nature of physical disability in chronic conditions.

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  • Presentation of assessment methods suitable for busy pediatric office practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with chronic disorders are at elevated risk for psychosocial disturbances.
    • Physical disability is an expected challenge for children with chronic conditions.
    • Various assessment tools and approaches are available for pediatricians.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatricians play a crucial role in assessing psychosocial and physical functioning in children with chronic disorders.
    • Effective assessment strategies can be integrated into routine pediatric care.
    • Addressing these domains is vital for comprehensive child health management.