Examination of the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida

Şimşek T. T., Türkücüoʇlu B., Tezcan S.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation, vol.18, no.3, pp.149-154, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/17518423.2013.796419
  • Journal Name: Developmental Neurorehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.149-154
  • Keywords: Body mass index, dependency, functional independent, obesity, spina bifida
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2015 Informa UK Ltd.Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and functional independence level in children with spina bifida (SB). Methods: The study included 116 children between 5 and 18 years. Subjects' socio-demographic characteristics, BMI values and functional independence levels were recorded. Results: There was negative correlation between BMI and communication and social cognition in girls (p<0.05). No correlation was found between BMI and WeeFIM in boys (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results indicated that body weight in children with SB affected functional independency and that precautions to control weight important in these children.