Open AccessThe effects of fatigue, distractibility, and absenteeism on school achievement in children with rheumatic diseases
Author(s) -
Stoff Elizabeth,
Bacon Melanie C.,
White Patience H.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/anr.1790020205
Subject(s) - absenteeism , psychosocial , medicine , physical therapy , rheumatic disease , disease , psychology , clinical psychology , pediatrics , psychiatry , social psychology
Children with chronic health impairments have a variety of psychosocial, physical, and medical complications affecting daily life. This study investigated the relationship between the effects of a rheumatic disease (RD) and school functioning. Factors investigated were fatigue, distractibility, and absenteeism. In addition, disease severity and mobility were assessed. Forty‐six children with RD and their parents participated in the study. Results indicated that inattention and distractibility were highly related to school achievement. A minimal relationship between fatigue and absenteeism and school performance was noted. In addition, ratings of mobility used by physicians were unrelated to success on math and reading achievement testing.