High prevalence of hand- and wrist-related symptoms, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Authors

  • Agnes F Hoeksma
  • Marion A J van Rossum
  • Wilma G W Zinger
  • Koert M Dolman
  • Joost Dekker
  • Leo D Roorda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1879

Keywords:

juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA, hand, wrist, symptoms, impairments, activity-limitations, participation-restrictions.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of hand- and wrist-related symptoms and impairments, with resulting activity limitations and participation restrictions in children being treated for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: Cohort study of children, diagnosed in our hospitals between 2003 and 2008 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, who received standard treatment with regular follow-ups in the same institutions. Patients were asked about hand and wrist symptoms, and underwent a standardized physical examination. For activity limitations, they were asked to complete the Dutch version of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ). Concerning participation restrictions, children were asked about any hand- and/or wrist-related difficulties during daily activities. RESULTS: Of all 152 eligible patients, 121 (80%) participated in the study

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Published

2014-08-26

How to Cite

Hoeksma, A. F., van Rossum, M. A. J., Zinger, W. G. W., Dolman, K. M., Dekker, J., & Roorda, L. D. (2014). High prevalence of hand- and wrist-related symptoms, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(10), 991–996. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1879

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 10 (2014)

Section

Original Report

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