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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| subjects with spina bifid | subjects with spina bifid between 14 and 21 years old referred to Unit for Care of Spina Bifid Hospital of Parma |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| correlation between the quality of life in adolescents and young adults with Spina Bifid and their level of functional independence | 5 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| correlation between functional level of independence and motor level of neurological lesion | 5 months |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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subjects with spina bifid referred to primary care clinic
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit for Care of Spina Bifida | Parma | Parma | 43126 | Italy |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15077702 | Background | Buran CF, Sawin KJ, Brei TJ, Fastenau PS. Adolescents with myelomeningocele: activities, beliefs, expectations, and perceptions. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2004 Apr;46(4):244-52. doi: 10.1017/s0012162204000404. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D016135 | Spinal Dysraphism |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009436 | Neural Tube Defects |
| D009421 | Nervous System Malformations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D000013 | Congenital Abnormalities |
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| D009358 | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities |