Wietse G Wieringa1, Rosanne J van Berkel2, Leonoor I Los1,3, Otto T H M Lelieveld4, Wineke Armbrust2. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands. 2. Department of Children's Rheumatology and Immunology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Groningen, RB, The Netherlands. 3. W.J. Kolff Institute, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, AV, The Netherlands. 4. Center of Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Abstract
Background: To investigate the possible associations between childhood noninfectious uveitis and cardio-respiratory fitness, physical activity, health related quality of life and fatigue. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of 23 patients with noninfectious uveitis, aged 8-18 years. BMI, exercise capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were measured. Health-related quality of life and fatigue were assessed. The results were compared to standardized values for age matched healthy children. Results: Twenty-three patients were included. Children with uveitis had a higher bodyweight and body mass index. Children with uveitis had lower cardio-respiratory fitness and they were less physically active, but they experienced a normal quality of life and normal fatigue. Parents of children with uveitis reported a lower quality of life and more fatigue for their children than parents of healthy children. Conclusion: Our study indicates that children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk of developing lower physical and psychosocial health.
Background: To investigate the possible associations between childhood noninfectious uveitis and cardio-respiratory fitness, physical activity, health related quality of life and fatigue. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of 23 patients with noninfectious uveitis, aged 8-18 years. BMI, exercise capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were measured. Health-related quality of life and fatigue were assessed. The results were compared to standardized values for age matched healthy children. Results: Twenty-three patients were included. Children with uveitis had a higher bodyweight and body mass index. Children with uveitis had lower cardio-respiratory fitness and they were less physically active, but they experienced a normal quality of life and normal fatigue. Parents of children with uveitis reported a lower quality of life and more fatigue for their children than parents of healthy children. Conclusion: Our study indicates that children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk of developing lower physical and psychosocial health.
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Childhood uveitis; decreased physical activity; lower - parent reported - health related quality of life; lower aerobic exercise capacity; more - parent reported – fatigue; reduced muscle strength
Authors: Roos A W Wennink; Viera Kalinina Ayuso; Weiyang Tao; Eveline M Delemarre; Joke H de Boer; Jonas J W Kuiper Journal: Transl Vis Sci Technol Date: 2022-02-01 Impact factor: 3.283