The Impact on Families of Children With Congenital Upper Extremity Differences

CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers of children with congenital upper extremity differences report a significant impact on family life. Socioeconomic factors, such as economically disadvantaged or single-caregiver households, and clinical factors, such as bilateral upper extremity involvement, correlate with greater family impact. These findings represent opportunities to identify at-risk families and underscore the importance of caring for the whole family through a multidisciplinary approach.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic II.PMID:38639681 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.02.011

Source: Hand Surgery - April 19, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah Ballatori Andrea Bauer Angela Wang Julie Samora Suzanne Steinman Claire Manske Apurva Shah Lindley B Wall CoULD Study Group Source Type: research