Motor Skills and Function in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Janjaap van der Net, Patrick van der Torre, Raoul HH Engelbert, Vivian Engelen, Femke van Zon, Tim Takken, Paul JM Helders
Primary Institution: Children's Hospital at the University Medical Centre at Utrecht
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe the level of motor performance and functional skills in young children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Conclusion
Preschool-aged children with JIA have more impaired motor performance than functional skills, while early school-aged children show more impairment in functional skills.
Supporting Evidence
- 22 preschool-aged children showed a mean Developmental Index of 77.9, indicating delayed motor performance.
- 45% of preschool-aged children had severe delayed motor performance.
- 34 early school-aged children had a mean M-ABC score of 42.7, indicating normal motor performance.
- 70% of early school-aged children scored below -2 SD in one or more domains of the PEDI.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well young kids with arthritis can move and do everyday things. It found that younger kids struggle more with moving than with doing tasks, while older kids have a harder time with tasks.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study measuring motor performance and functional skills in 56 children with JIA using various standardized assessments.
Potential Biases
The study may have biased results due to the overrepresentation of more severe cases in a tertiary care setting.
Limitations
The study's findings may be influenced by the overrepresentation of severe cases and the small sample size of each JIA subtype.
Participant Demographics
56 children (36 girls and 20 boys) aged 1.1 to 6.8 years, with varying subtypes of JIA.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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