Psychological difficulties and parental well-being in children with musculoskeletal problems in the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children’s Health.

This study compared children with and without current musculoskeletal (MSK) problems on key indices of child psychological adjustment and parental well-being. Research Method: Prevalence estimates of psychological problems were compared for children ages 2–17 years with and without current MSK problems in the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children’s Health. Multivariate logistic regression analyses examined the effects of MSK problem severity on the risk of psychological concerns. Results: Population level differences in prevalence estimates were observed in psychological difficulties. Children with MSK problems were disproportionally affected by anxiety problems, depression, behavioral/conduct problems, and ADHD compared to children without MSK problems. Compared to children with mild MSK problems, children with severe MSK problems were 2.74 times more likely to have anxiety problems (95% CI [1.35, 2.86], p
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research