What is QOL in children and adolescents with physical disabilities? A thematic synthesis of pediatric QOL literature.
Nikki OwAdriana AppauMohamad MatoutNancy E MayoPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2021)
In conclusion, pediatric QOL for children with disabilities is formed by their thoughts and feelings, being accepted by society, being able to forge an identity that is beyond their disability, having autonomy, and having a hope for the future. The resulting QOL framework proposed here can also aid future development of QOL measures in children with physical disabilities.