Is There any Difference in Health Related Quality of Life, Self Care and Social Function in Children with Different Disabilities Living in Turkey?
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2013-06-30
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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the differences in the health related quality of life and the self care and social function in daily life of children with different disabilities.
Methods: One hundred and two children with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities (cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and hearing loss) and 28 children age matched as a control group were included in this study for the comparison. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) was used to evaluate the independence and participation of children in daily life activities. The Turkish version of the Child Health Questionnaire-Parent form (CHQ - PF50) was used to evaluate the health related quality of life.
Findings: All 3 groups were different from the control group in terms of self-care and the social domains according to the PEDI results (P