Page 110 - Effects and Efficacy of (Laparoscopic) Gastrostomy Placement in Children - Josephine Franken

a causal relationship between GP and HRQoL. However, with multiple regression analysis we were able to identify parameters associated with lower or higher HRQoL. The study can be a good starting point for future prospective, longitudinal studies on the influence of GP on HRQoL.
The current study provides insight into the characteristics of children with gastrostomy and the influences of patient-related characteristics and GP-related factors on their HRQoL. After GP, children have significantly lower HRQoL compared to a healthy pediatric population. Neurologic impairment, cardiac disease, a history of other gastrointestinal surgery, older age and the need for jejunal feeding through the gastrostomy were predictive of even lower HRQoL. Data on HRQoL after GP in pediatric patients is important for treating physicians when children are referred for GP, especially in providing information to patients and their caregivers.
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