Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Medicine

Brian Piazza

Publications

• Research Article
  The Factors Most Important for Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
  Author(s): Brian Piazza, William Hennrikus, Ryan Schell, Douglas Armstrong and Kristine FortunaBrian Piazza, William Hennrikus, Ryan Schell, Douglas Armstrong and Kristine Fortuna
  
  Aim: This study’s purpose is to determine what themes patients with Cerebral Palsy (CP) rate most highly for importance in their quality of life. Additionally, we aim to determine and compare the parent’s perception of quality of life measures for their child with CP. Methods: Thirty one patients with CP and their guardians were administered a 50 item questionnaire. Results: When comparing the quality of life ratings of patients with CP to parents, five measures were statistically significant. Patients thought that playing video games (p=0.039), using the TV (p=0.004) and how their physical disability affects their appearance in comparison to their peers (p=0.018) were more important than their parents did. Parents thought their child’s future financial independence (p=0.017) and access to healthc.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-100x.1000102

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