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Exercise Interventions in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Paediatric Bone Tumours—A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Bone tumours present significant challenges for affected patients, as multimodal therapy often leads to prolonged physical limitations. This is particularly critical during childhood and adolescence, as it can negatively impact physiological development and psychosocial resilience.
Jennifer Queisser, Claire Laurie, Teresa Schmidt, Irene von Luettichau, Peter Bekkering, Sabine Kesting   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rasch analysis of the PedsQL 3.0 diabetes module

Trials, 2013
Rasch analysis is an increasingly popular approach to questionnaire reduction and the validation of outcome measures, and is rapidly overtaking the standard classical test theory approaches of Cronbach's alpha and Factor Analysis. Data from outcome measures, in which the items are intended for summation to create an overall ordinal score, are tested ...
Pickles, Tim, Playle, Rebecca, Hood, Kerenza, Gillard, Jonathan, Robling, Michael   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

More than meets the eye: The hidden burden of temporary feeding tubes on children and their families

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 662-679, April 2026.
Abstract Background Although pediatric temporary (e.g., nasogastric) feeding tubes are widely used for short‐term nutrition support, family impacts remain poorly defined. Research from long‐term (e.g., gastrostomy) feeding tubes does not generalize because management and burdens differ. This study aimed to explore the financial, time and family burdens
Claire Reilly, Jasmine Foley, Rebecca Packer, Nikhil Thapar, Syed Afroz Keramat, Jeanne Marshall   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The PedsQL™ Oral Health Scale: feasibility, reliability and validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2012
Background Oral and orofacial problems may cause a profound impact on children’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) because of symptoms associated with these conditions that may influence the physical, psychological and social aspects of their ...
Bendo Cristiane B, Paiva Saul M, Viegas Claudia M, Vale Miriam P, Varni James W   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes and standardized tools in telehealth physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy: A scoping review using the ICF framework

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 68, Issue 4, Page 477-488, April 2026.
Plain language summary: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.70070 Abstract Aim To identify the outcomes and standardized tools used to measure changes following telehealth‐delivered physical therapy interventions in children and young people with cerebral palsy, within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning ...
Isabella S. Christovão, Paula S. de C. Chagas, Ana Alice V. Aniceto, Daiane A. de O. Bettoni, Lorena C. Ferreira, Hércules R. Leite, Ana Cristina R. Camargos   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The PedsQL™ as a patient-reported outcome in children and adolescents with fibromyalgia: an analysis of OMERACT domains

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2007
Background Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, multiple tender points on physical examination, generalized muscular aching, stiffness, fatigue, nonrestorative sleep pattern, cognitive dysfunction ...
Limbers Christine A, Szer Ilona S, Burwinkle Tasha M, Varni James W   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risdiplam Impact in Treatment Naïve and Non‐Naïve Pediatric and Adult Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

European Journal of Neurology, Volume 33, Issue 4, April 2026.
This 36‐month prospective study of 34 symptomatic SMA patients (ages 6.9–50.9 years) found significant motor and quality of life improvements with risdiplam treatment. Treatment‐naïve patients showed notable gains in MFM‐32 and RULM scores, while those switching therapies improved in MFM‐32.
Pak On Patrick Yee, Hayley Hoi Ning Ip, Michael Kwan Leung Yu, Pui Kei Cheng, Wilfred Hing Sang Wong, Patrick Pak Hei Ng, Nathan Sheung Tat Kwong, Priscillia Lam, Mei Wun Cheung, Angel Tung, Stephen Chan, Shirley Ng, Wai Lan Yeung, Sheila Wong, Yuen Gao, Shirley Pang, Sophelia Hoi Shan Chan   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

The PedsQL™ Present Functioning Visual Analogue Scales: preliminary reliability and validity

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2006
Background The PedsQL™ Present Functioning Visual Analogue Scales (PedsQL™ VAS) were designed as an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) instrument to rapidly measure present or at-the-moment functioning in children and adolescents.
Varni James W, Burwinkle Tasha M, Eisen Sarajane, Sherman Sandra A   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adverse Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Children and Youths With Diabetes Mellitus in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 2659-2684, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify adverse outcomes and factors associated with diabetes mellitus among children and youths in East Africa. Design This review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines.
Chalie Marew Tiruneh, Marilyn Cruickshank, Muhammad Chutiyami, Lin Perry   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationships of PedsQL 4.0 generic core scales with other validated HRQoL instruments in braced idiopathic scoliosis patients: An age and curve severity-specific analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Purpose: This study aims to investigate if the addition of PedsQL 4.0 generic core scales (PedsQL) with other validated instruments in day-to-day clinical context is feasible.
Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Kai Him Ambrose Chan, See Laam Wong, Jason Pui Yin Cheung, Prudence Wing Hang Cheung   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source