The effect of supported physical activity on parental-reported health-related quality of life in children with medical complexity.
J Pediatr Rehabil Med
; 8(2): 83-95, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the impact of a 5-week supported physical activity (PA) intervention on parental report of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in children with medical complexity (CMC).METHODS:
Twenty-nine CMC participated in 180 minutes of supported PA daily. A pre- and post-test design was used to assess HRQL total and domain scores as reported by parents. The relationship between supported PA duration and HRQL was also examined.RESULTS:
Children with medical complexity experienced no adverse effects with the supported PA intervention. Significant improvements in HRQL scores (P < 0.05) were demonstrated. A 5- to 8-point HRQL improvement occurred when CMC engaged in an average of 40 minutes of PA daily.CONCLUSION:
Short-term, supported PA enhanced parental report of HRQL in children with medical complexity. Supported PA appears safe for CMC and rehabilitation therapists should explore methods to expand opportunities for participation.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Nível de Saúde
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Doença Crônica
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Crianças com Deficiência
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Terapia por Exercício
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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