Health‐related quality of life of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review

Aim To systematically review literature on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents (≤18yo) with cerebral palsy (CP) from low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) to identify trends in HRQoL and areas for future research. Method We systematically reviewed six key bibliograp...

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Published in:Developmental medicine and child neurology 2018-05, Vol.60 (5), p.469-479
Main Authors: Power, Rosalie, King, Catherine, Muhit, Mohammad, Heanoy, Eamin, Galea, Claire, Jones, Cheryl, Badawi, Nadia, Khandaker, Gulam
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Language:English
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Summary:Aim To systematically review literature on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents (≤18yo) with cerebral palsy (CP) from low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) to identify trends in HRQoL and areas for future research. Method We systematically reviewed six key bibliographic databases and two reviewers independently screened results. Peer‐reviewed original articles examining HRQoL of children from LMICs were eligible. Results A total of 22 524 papers were identified, of which 16, from eight LMICs, were included. Four measures of HRQoL were used; Child Health Questionnaire Parent Form 50 (n=5); Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 and 4.0 (n=4); CP Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children (n=4); Lifestyle Assessment Questionnaire CP (n=3). Children with CP from LMICs (n=1579; 2–18y) had significantly poorer HRQoL on all instrument dimensions when compared to age‐matched controls (p
ISSN:0012-1622
1469-8749
DOI:10.1111/dmcn.13681