Monday, May 11, 2015

Examination of the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida.

Dev Neurorehabil. 2015 Jun;18(3):149-54. doi: 10.3109/17518423.2013.796419

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida (SB).

METHODS:

The study included 116 children between 5 and 18 years. Subjects' socio-demographic characteristics, BMI values and functional independence levels were recorded.

RESULTS:

There was negative correlation between BMI and communication and social cognition in girls (p < 0.05). No correlation was found between BMI and WeeFIM in boys (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The results indicated that body weight in children with SB affected functional independency and that precautions to control weight important in these children.

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