ArticleBMC pediatrics2019
Marfan syndrome in childhood: parents' perspectives of the impact on daily functioning of children, parents and family; a qualitative study.
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- Fatigue in patients with syndromic heritable thoracic aortic disease: a systematic review of the literature and a qualitative study of patients' experiences and perceptions.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2023Pooled it
- Parental Perspectives on Environmental Factors Affecting Participation of Children with Disabilities: A Scoping Review to Inform Inclusive Healthcare and Support Services.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with Marfan syndrome or related disorders: a controlled cross-sectional study.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2024Article
- A meta-ethnography of how children and young people with chronic non-cancer pain and their families experience and understand their condition, pain services, and treatments.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- Patterns of genetic mutations explored by systematic screening of patients with aortopathy and their family members.JTCVS open · 2023Article
- Physical activity and physical fitness in children with heritable connective tissue disorders.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2023Article
- Heritable connective tissue disorders in childhood: Decreased health-related quality of life and mental health.American journal of medical genetics. Part A · 2022Observational
- The Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Marfan Syndrome: Diagnosis, Impact, and Management.Current rheumatology reports · 2021Review
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- Parenting a child with Marfan syndrome: Distress and everyday problems.American journal of medical genetics. Part A · 2021Article
- Marfan syndrome in adolescence: adolescents' perspectives on (physical) functioning, disability, contextual factors and support needs.European journal of pediatrics · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundMarfan syndrome (MFS) is a heritable connective tissue disease caused by a defect in FBN1. The diagnosis is based on the revised Ghent criteria. The main features involve the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, pulmonary systems and facial features. Although the clinical manifestations of MFS in children are thoroughly addressed in several studies, literature on the impact of MFS on daily functioning is restricted to pediatric advice on sports and leisure participation. Therefore, the full impact of MFS on daily functioning remains unclear. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore parents' perspectives on the impact of MFS on daily functioning of children with MFS aged 4-12 years, themselves and family regarding functional performance, activities, participation, personal and environmental factors, and disease burden.
methodsIn this qualitative study parents participated in individual semi-structured interviews (n = 10) and 3 focus groups (n = 5, n = 5 and n = 6). Meetings were transcribed, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Meaningful concepts were coded, and concepts concerning children with MFS were linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth. Thereafter themes were identified and interpreted.
resultsParents reported their children could not keep up with peers because of fatigue, pain and physical impairments. Children experienced participation restrictions in school, sports, play and other leisure activities. Parents reported their child as being different due to physical appearance, which provoked unsupportive attitudes. Parental burden was caused by high care needs, lack of support, a limited social life, and concerns about the child's development. Family burden was caused by adjusted and complex family schedules, other family members with MFS, and reproductive planning decision-making, whereas family cohesiveness and caring were positively perceived factors.
conclusionsParents perceived a large impact of MFS on daily functioning of their children with MFS, themselves and their family. More awareness among all professionals involved in the care of children with MFS and their families is needed so that professionals can address their support needs and provide tailored interventions, rehabilitation and/or educational programs to empower and improve daily functioning of the children, parents and family.
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