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Abstract #108173 Published in IGR 23-4
The impact of childhood glaucoma on psychosocial functioning and quality of life: a review of the literature
McLaughlin DE; Semrov A; Munshi H; Patel AJ; Patel AJ; Rahi J; Grajewski AL;Eye 2023; 0: 1-17
We present a novel comprehensive literature review of studies of the psychosocial functioning (PF) and quality of life (QoL) of patients with childhood glaucoma and their caregivers. Our findings demonstrate variable study quality and approach, as well as inconsistent results relating to the association of glaucoma-specific factors and sociodemographic variables with measured PF and QoL. Future studies should focus on the development of culturally cognizant and standardized assessment tools, execution of multi-center longitudinal studies with global representation, evaluation of PF and QoL among siblings and childhood glaucoma providers, and implementation of interventions to improve patient and caregiver PF and QoL.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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