Health-related quality of life, service utilization and costs of low language: A systematic review.
Ha Nguyet Dao LeLong K D LePhuong K NguyenShalika B MudiyanselagePatricia A EadieFiona MensahEmma SciberrasLisa GoldPublished in: International journal of language & communication disorders (2019)
LL was associated with reduced children's HRQoL, higher service use and costs. Under-servicing was evident in children with LL. LL also imposed large costs on the healthcare system. Further research is required to examine (1) the overall HRQoL of children with LL, in particular studies using and testing the performance of preference-based instruments; and (2) the service use and costs specific to LL, especially non-healthcare costs.
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