Impaired health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic conditions: a comparative analysis of 10 disease clusters and 33 disease categories/severities utilizing the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Advances in biomedical science and technology have resulted in dramatic improvements in the healthcare of pediatric chronic conditions. With enhanced survival, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) issues have become more salient. T...

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Main Authors: Burwinkle Tasha M, Limbers Christine A, Varni James W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/5/1/43