Quality of life of children and young adults with and without cardiovascular implantable electronic devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 46(4): 285-291, 2023 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2243710
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Children with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have a lower quality of life (QoL) compared to the general pediatric population. The combined effect of COVID-19 and CIEDs on the QoL and physical activity (PA) both within and between each population is unknown.METHODS:
Individuals 8-25-year-old with and without CIED's were recruited to complete a phone survey. Data collection included demographics, the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and the (PAQ). PedsQL and PAQ scores range from 0-100 and 1-5, respectively, with higher scores indicating a higher QoL and PA.RESULTS:
Of the 190 individuals contacted, 148 participated (CIED n = 76, non-CIED n = 72), for an 81% response rate. Participants with and without CIEDs were similar in age (15.5 vs. 16 years, p = .57), gender (male = 57% vs. 42%, p = .07), and self-identified race (white = 79% vs. 81%, p = .44). CIED participants had a lower QoL (70.8 vs. 83.3, p < .001). Lower total scores were noted in CIED participants with structural heart disease compared to those without (71.6 vs. 83.6, p = .035) and those with a history of non-CIED heart or chest surgery compared to those without (71.3 vs. 83.3, p = .035). PAQ scores were similarly lower for CIED participants (2.17 vs. 2.73, p < .001).CONCLUSION:
The presence of a CIED negatively impacts the QoL and PA of the pediatric population in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to better understand and address the drivers of decreased QoL and PA in the pediatric CIED population in the setting of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pacemaker, Artificial
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Defibrillators, Implantable
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pace.14677
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