Determinants of Life Quality in School-Age Children with Cerebral Palsy

Objective To characterize the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy from the parents’ and children’s perspectives. Study design Ninety-five children were recruited; a parent, and when feasible, the child also completed the Child Health Questionnaire and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. A range of predictor variables was measured relating to impairments, activity limitations, personal and environmental factors. Results Mean age was 9.3 ± 2.1 years; 63.2% were male, and almost half had mild motor impairment (47% Gross Motor Function Classification System level I). Mean physical well-being (Child Health Questionnaire) was 39.6 ± 16.9 with 50%