Promising insights into the health related quality of life for children with severe obesity

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Selam Bullock (Creator)
David N Collier (Creator)
Alan W Cooper (Creator)
Darren A DeWalt (Creator)
Marian F Earls (Creator)
Heather E Gross (Creator)
Y Lu (Creator)
Jackie MacHardy (Creator)
Jonathan D McNeill (Creator)
Kassandra L Messer (Creator)
Edward M Pickens (Creator)
Keeley J Pratt (Creator)
Kelli Scanlon (Creator)
David T Selewski (Creator)
David Thissen (Creator)
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East Carolina University (ECU )
Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: Background Childhood obesity is a growing health concern known to adversely affect quality of life in children and adolescents. The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pediatric measures were developed to capture child self-reports across a variety of health conditions experienced by children and adolescents. The purpose of this study is to begin the process of validation of the PROMIS pediatric measures in children and adolescents affected by obesity. Methods The pediatric PROMIS instruments were administered to 138 children and adolescents in a cross-sectional study of patient reported outcomes in children aged 8–17 years with age-adjusted body mass index (BMI) greater than the 85th percentile in a design to establish known-group validity. The children completed the depressive symptoms, anxiety, anger, peer relationships, pain interference, fatigue, upper extremity, and mobility PROMIS domains utilizing a computer interface. PROMIS domains and individual items were administered in random order and included a total of 95 items. Patient responses were compared between patients with BMI 85 to?

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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes; 11: p. 29-29
Language: English
Date: 2013
Keywords
Child, Depression, Obesity, Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), Quality of life

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