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SUBMITTER: Cornwall KM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7251779 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Cornwall Kylie M KM Butterfield Russell J RJ Hernandez Antonio A Heatwole Chad C Johnson Nicholas E NE
Journal of neuromuscular diseases 20180101 2
Congenital muscular dystrophies (CMD) cause progressive muscle weakness resulting in severe motor disabilities. Previous studies focused on the effects of motor disability. Here, we explore other factors affecting health related quality-of-life (HRQOL) in CMD. Qualitative interviews were conducted with participant-parent dyads to identify symptoms having the greatest impact on HRQOL. Symptoms were classified into themes and domains representing physical, mental, social health, and disease specif ...[more]