Obstetric brachial plexus injuries (OBPIs): health-related quality of life in affected adults and parents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric brachial plexus injuries (OBPIs) are rare but can have significant implications for those affected, their caregivers and the health system. Symptoms can range from restricted movement to complete paralysis of the arm. We investigated health-related quality of life in adults with OBPIs and parents of children with permanent OBPIs, compared these with population norms, and investigated whether certain socio-demographic or clinical factors were associated with the quality of life in these cohorts.

Methods

A cross-sectional study examined 50 affected adults and 78 parents. Participants completed EQ-5D-5 L and characteristics questionnaires. EQ-5D-5 L responses were mapped onto an EQ-5D-3 L value set to generate utility scores. Mean utility scores were compar

SUBMITTER: Yau CWH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6238314 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature