Paediatric functional abdominal pain disorders, currently referred to as disorders of gut–
brain interaction, comprise irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, abdominal …

Chronic illnesses and medical conditions present millions of children and adolescents with
significant stress that is associated with risk for emotional and behavioral problems and …

Background—The goal of this statement was to review the available literature on
surveillance, screening, evaluation, and management strategies and put forward a scientific …

Background.—The application of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) as a pediatric
population health measure may facilitate risk assessment and resource allocation, the …

Importance Corticosteroids improve strength and function in boys with Duchenne muscular
dystrophy. However, there is uncertainty regarding the optimum regimen and dosage …

Context One in 7 US children and adolescents is obese, yet little is known about their health-
related quality of life (QOL). Objective To examine the health-related QOL of obese children …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 31, 938–949 Summary Background Comparison of quality of life
(QoL) across disease areas requires the use of appropriate tools. Although many studies …

Background Advances in biomedical science and technology have resulted in dramatic
improvements in the healthcare of pediatric chronic conditions. With enhanced survival …

Abstract Background The PedsQL™ Measurement Model was designed to measure health-
related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents. The PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core …

OBJECTIVE—The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) is a modular instrument
designed to measure health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents …