Leisure in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

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The aim of this systematic review is to describe participation in social and physical leisure activities among children and adolescents with JIA, as well as identify potential determinants of leisure participation.

Methods

Electronic databases were systematically searched for articles published up until June 2013 pertaining to participation in leisure activities among youth with JIA and other rheumatic diseases. Studies were included if they measured involvement in either social or physical leisure activities. Selection and quality appraisal of articles were completed independently by two authors.

Results

Eight hundred and ninety-three articles were found through electronic and reference search. One hundred and nine full articles were reviewed to assess for

SUBMITTER: Cavallo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4203655 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature