Assessment of Functional Independence and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Spina Bifid

Assessment of Functional Independence and Quality of Life in Italian Population of Adolescents With Spina Bifid

The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of functional independence and the quality of life of adolescents and young adults with spina bifid in an Italian population.

We submitted the Quality of Life in spina bifid Questionnaire to subjects who participated in the study and the Spinal Cord Independence Measure to the parents of subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• recurrence of clinic control in Unit for Spina Bifid in Parma
• 14-21 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• subjects unable to understand the items of the questionnaire (mental retardation and need for help at school )
• subjects without any caregiver