Understanding the Natural Progression of Spina Bifida: Prospective Study
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Thibadeau, Judy
Reeder, Matthew R

Andrews, Jennifer

Ong, Katherine

Feldkamp, Marcia L

Rice, Sydney

Alriksson-Schmidt, Ann

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Univ Arizona, Dept PediatIssue Date
2017-09-14
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Understanding the Natural Progression of Spina Bifida: Prospective Study 2017, 6 (9):e180 JMIR Research ProtocolsJournal
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©Judy Thibadeau, Matthew R Reeder, Jennifer Andrews, Katherine Ong, Marcia L Feldkamp, Sydney Rice, Ann Alriksson-Schmidt. Originally published in JMIR Research Protocols (http://www.researchprotocols.org), 14.09.2017. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution LicenseCollection Information
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Background: Spina bifida (SB) is monitored through birth defects surveillance across the United States and in most developed countries. Although much is known about the management of SB and its many comorbid conditions in affected individuals, there are few systematic, longitudinal studies on population-based cohorts of children or adults. The natural history of SB across the life course of persons with this condition is not well documented. Earlier identification of comorbidities and secondary conditions could allow for earlier intervention that might enhance the developmental trajectory for children with SB. Objective: The purpose of this project was to assess the development, health, and condition progression by prospectively studying children who were born with SB in Arizona and Utah. In addition, the methodology used to collect the data would be evaluated and revised as appropriate. Methods: Parents of children with SB aged 3-6 years were eligible to participate in the study, in English or Spanish. The actual recruitment process was closely documented. Data on medical history were collected from medical records; family functioning, child behaviors, self-care, mobility and functioning, and health and well-being from parent reports; and neuropsychological data from testing of the child. Results: In total, 152 individuals with SB were identified as eligible and their parents were contacted by site personnel for enrollment in the study. Of those, 45 (29.6%) declined to participate and 6 (3.9%) consented but did not follow through. Among 101 parents willing to participate, 81 (80.2%) completed the full protocol and 20 (19.8%) completed the partial protocol. Utah enrolled 72.3% (73/101) of participants, predominately non-Hispanic (60/73, 82%) and male (47/73, 64%). Arizona enrolled 56% (28/50) of participants they had permission to contact, predominately Hispanic (18/28, 64%) and male (16/28, 57%). Conclusions: We observed variance by site for recruitment, due to differences in identification and ascertainment of eligible cases and the required institutional review board processes. Restriction in recruitment and the proportion of minorities likely impacted participation rates in Arizona more than Utah.Note
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28912114Version
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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services [B04MC25374]; CDC [FOA-DD-10-004]Additional Links
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10.2196/resprot.7739
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