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The impact of foot arch height on quality of life in 6-12 year olds
Objective: to determine whether arch height has an effect on the health-related quality of life of schoolchildren. Methods: One hundred and thirteen schoolchildren attended an out-patient centre where self-reported data were recorded, their feet were classified into one of three groups according to...
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Published in: | Colombia médica (Cali, Colombia) Colombia), 2015-01, Vol.45 (4) |
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Summary: | Objective: to determine whether arch height has an effect on the
health-related quality of life of schoolchildren. Methods: One hundred
and thirteen schoolchildren attended an out-patient centre where
self-reported data were recorded, their feet were classified into one
of three groups according to their arch index (high, normal or low) and
the scores obtained from the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ
- Spanish version) were compared. Results: The groups with high,
low and normal arch recorded lower scores in Section One for the
general foot health and footwear domains and higher scores in foot pain
and foot function. In Section Two they obtained lower scores in general
health and higher scores in physical activity, social capacity and
vigour. Conclusions: Comparison of the scores obtained reveals that
arch height has a negative impact on quality of life. Given the limited
extent of available evidence in respect of the aetiology and treatment
of foot diseases and deformities, these findings reveal the need to
implement programmes to promote foot health and carry out further
research into this commonly occurring disabling condition.
Objetivo: conocer si la altura del arco del pie tiene impacto en la
calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en la etapa escolar.
Métodos: ciento trece escolares acudieron a un centro ambulatorio
donde se registraron datos autoinformados, se clasificaron los pies en
función de los valores del índice del arco en tres grupos
(aumentado, disminuido y normal) y se compararon las puntuaciones
obtenidas según el Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ)
versión española. Resultados: Los grupos con arco del pie
aumentado, disminuido y normal muestran puntuaciones más bajas en
la primera sección en las dimensiones salud del pie y calzado y
puntuaciones altas en dolor y función del pie. En la segunda
sección obtuvieron menos puntuación en la dimensión
salud general y puntuaciones altas en función física,
función social y vitalidad. Conclusiones: La comparación de
las puntuaciones obtenidas muestra que la altura del arco tiene un
impacto negativo en la calidad de vida. Dado que la evidencia actual
sobre la etiología y el tratamiento de las enfermedades y
deformidades es limitada, estos resultados ponen de manifiesto la
necesidad de implementar programas para promover la salud de los pies y
seguir investigando en esta condición común e incapacitante. |
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ISSN: | 0120-8322 |