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Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life After Brachial Plexus Birth Injury

  • By

  • Andrea S. Bauer

  • M. Claire Manske

  • Jenny M. Dorich

  • Patricia E. Miller

  • Rebecca Aguiar

  • Tamara Al-Muhtaseb

  • Allison Allgier

  • Melissa Miller

  • Kristen M. Davidge

  • Roger Cornwall

  • May 1, 2026

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    Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) affects 1 to 3 per 1000 live births, with one-third of children experiencing permanent neurologic deficits.

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    The study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with BPBI, focusing on physical and psychosocial health factors.

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    Findings indicated that psychosocial factors and pain significantly impact HRQOL, more so than physical function in children with BPBI.

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    The study involved 207 children, revealing a mean PROMIS Pediatric Global Health score significantly lower than the general population.

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    Limitations include a North American sample and a cross-sectional design, suggesting a need for broader treatment approaches beyond physical function.

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Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life After Brachial Plexus Birth Injury

  • by Andrea S. Bauer, M. Claire Manske, Jenny M. Dorich, Patricia E. Miller, Rebecca Aguiar, Tamara Al-Muhtaseb, Allison Allgier, Melissa Miller, Kristen M. Davidge, Roger Cornwall

  • May 1, 2026

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