Validation of the EQ-5D-Y-5L parent-proxy version among children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis among children. It can cause joint pain and permanent physical damage, which affects mobility and daily activities. The EQ-5D-Y-3L self-report version has been validated in JIA, but the validity of EQ-5D-Y-5L remains unknown. We examined the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-Y-5L parent-proxy version among children with JIA.

Methods

We used data from the Understanding Childhood Arthritis Network Canadian-Dutch collaboration study cohort, including patients with new-onset JIA, and those starting or stopping biologics. Clinical data and the parent-proxy version of the childhood health assessment questionnaire (CHAQ) and EQ-5D-Y-5L were collected. We evaluated the ceiling and floor effect; co

SUBMITTER: Ohinmaa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452410 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature