Impaired health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic conditions: a comparative analysis of 10 disease clusters and 33 disease categories/severities utilizing the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales

W. Varni, James; A. Limbers, Christine; M. Burwinkle, Tasha

doi:10.1186/1477-7525-5-43

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Impaired health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic conditions: a comparative analysis of 10 disease clusters and 33 disease categories/severities utilizing the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales

Published in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes • Jul 16, 2007

Authors:

James W. Varni

Christine A. Limbers

Tasha M. Burwinkle

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Advances in biomedical science and technology have resulted in dramatic improvements in the healthcare of pediatric chronic conditions. With enhanced survival, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) issues have become more salient. The objectives of this study were to compare generic HRQ...

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Medicine

Quality of life (healthcare)

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