Duchenne muscluar dystrophy--parental perceptions

Duchenne muscluar dystrophy--parental perceptions

The results of a questionnaire filled out by families of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) regarding the importance of services, health issues and quality of life issues both "now" and "in the future" found that mental health issues such as social isolation, anger and d...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics Vol. 41; no. 2; p. 105
Main Authors: Bothwell, J E, Dooley, J M, Gordon, K E, MacAuley, A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Glen Head Westminster Publications, Inc 01-03-2002
Subjects:
Boys
Families & family life
Mental health care
Muscular dystrophy
Perceptions
Questionnaires
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Summary:The results of a questionnaire filled out by families of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) regarding the importance of services, health issues and quality of life issues both "now" and "in the future" found that mental health issues such as social isolation, anger and depression were very important, particularly for the families of older boys and were anticipated to be more important in the future.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707