Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional study using PedsQL™

Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional study using PedsQL™

Abstract Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a disorder of bone formation leading to low mineral density and fractures. Children and adolescents with OI require periodic medical follow up, corrective surgery, drug therapy and physical therapy, as well as specific daily care practices. In addi...

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Main Authors: Ana Paula Vanz, Juliana van de Sande Lee, Bruna Pinheiro, Marina Zambrano, Evelise Brizola, Neusa Sicca da Rocha, Ida Vanessa D. Schwartz, Maria Marlene de Souza Pires, Têmis Maria Félix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Quality of life
Sickness impact profile
Child
Adolescent
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1077-z

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