Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research published a study on the participation of community activities for youth with spina bifada. Sixty three children with spina bifada, ages 2-5, 6-12 and 13-18, completed a participation survey (along with caregivers if necessary). The results indicated that the "older youth participated less in recreational, physical and skill based activities". The children without a shunt or recent medical problems participated more in physical and social activities. In the 6-12 year old age group. more caregivers reported bowel and bladder needs as barriers to participation when compared to the other age groups.
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Reference: Kelly, E. et al How Does Participation of Youth with Spina Bifada Vary with Age? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research DOI: 10.1007/s11999-010-1693-x
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