Health-related quality of life in children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy

Akel B. S., ÖKSÜZ Ç., Oskay D., FIRAT T., Tarakci E., Leblebicioglu G.

QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, vol.22, no.9, pp.2617-2624, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11136-013-0369-x
  • Journal Name: QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2617-2624
  • Keywords: Quality of life, Birth palsy, Child health questionnaire, Brachial plexus injury, QUESTIONNAIRE, MANAGEMENT, FAMILIES
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) and examine its association with gender, age, injury level, injured side, and functional status.