Physical self-concept and ability to swim in patients born with anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung's disease: a case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) live with permanent urinary and bowel symptoms, possibly impairing motor development in early childhood. Not being able to swim adds an unnecessary health risk. The aim of this study was to determine the ability to swim and physical self-concept in patients with ARM and HD.

Methods

We performed an anonymous survey among the members of the national patient organization SoMA e.V. (6 through 25 years). A control group was recruited from our department. Ability to swim, symptom load according to Rintala Score and physical self-concept were recorded using validated questionnaires. Patients were matched with controls according to gender and age. Mean scores and 95%-confidence intervals (95%-CI) w

SUBMITTER: Konig TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9753325 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature