학술논문
Physical and Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Uveitis Patients.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Wieringa WG; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.; van Berkel RJ; Department of Children's Rheumatology and Immunology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Groningen, RB, The Netherlands.; Los LI; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.; W.J. Kolff Institute, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, AV, The Netherlands.; Lelieveld OTHM; Center of Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.; Armbrust W; Department of Children's Rheumatology and Immunology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Groningen, RB, The Netherlands.
Source
Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9312169 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1744-5078 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09273948 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ocul Immunol Inflamm Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background: To investigate the possible associations between childhood noninfectious uveitis and cardio-respiratory fitness, physical activity, health related quality of life and fatigue.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of 23 patients with noninfectious uveitis, aged 8-18 years. BMI, exercise capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were measured. Health-related quality of life and fatigue were assessed. The results were compared to standardized values for age matched healthy children.
Results: Twenty-three patients were included. Children with uveitis had a higher bodyweight and body mass index. Children with uveitis had lower cardio-respiratory fitness and they were less physically active, but they experienced a normal quality of life and normal fatigue. Parents of children with uveitis reported a lower quality of life and more fatigue for their children than parents of healthy children.
Conclusion: Our study indicates that children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk of developing lower physical and psychosocial health.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of 23 patients with noninfectious uveitis, aged 8-18 years. BMI, exercise capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were measured. Health-related quality of life and fatigue were assessed. The results were compared to standardized values for age matched healthy children.
Results: Twenty-three patients were included. Children with uveitis had a higher bodyweight and body mass index. Children with uveitis had lower cardio-respiratory fitness and they were less physically active, but they experienced a normal quality of life and normal fatigue. Parents of children with uveitis reported a lower quality of life and more fatigue for their children than parents of healthy children.
Conclusion: Our study indicates that children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk of developing lower physical and psychosocial health.