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Respiratory Functions, Physical Activity and Quality of Life in A Child with Iron Deficiency Anaemia: An Evaluation-Case Report

Demir Eksikliği Anemisi Olan Bir Çocukta Solunum Fonksiyonları, Fiziksel Aktivite ve Yaşam Kalitesi: Bir Değerlendirme-Vaka Raporu

Özden Gökçek(EGE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0003-3396-4108
Yağmur Çam(İZMİR DEMOKRASİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON BÖLÜMÜ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON PR.)0000-0002-9118-3572
Miray Başer(EGE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON (YL) (TEZLİ))0000-0003-4616-4468
Çiğdem El(HATAY MUSTAFA KEMAL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TAYFUR ATA SÖKMEN TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-7110-3504
Pages
112–119
Publication Date
2025-01-31
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This case report suggests that patients with childhood IDA should undergo physiotherapy evaluation in addition to medical treatment and be included in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Childhood iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, causing fatigue and respiratory distress.
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Key Findings & Data:These negative symptoms of childhood IDA significantly affect the quality of life (QoL).
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Conclusion & Impact:This case report suggests that patients with childhood IDA should undergo physiotherapy evaluation in addition to medical treatment and be included in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
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Abstract

Childhood iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, causing fatigue and respiratory distress. These negative symptoms of childhood IDA significantly affect the quality of life (QoL). This case report aims to evaluate pulmonary function, physical activity, and QoL in IDA. A 13-year-old girl diagnosed with childhood IDA ten years ago was admitted to the hospital. The patient's demographic information and hemogram values were recorded. Respiratory function tests (PFTs), respiratory muscle strength (RMS), and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were performed. Physical activity and QoL were assessed with the Children's Leisure Activities Study Questionnaire (CLASS) and Pediatric Quality of Life InventoryTM (PedsQL) 4.0, respectively. The patient's PFTs, RMS, and 6 MWT values were lower than expected. Additionally, the patient's QoL was negatively affected. This case report suggests that patients with childhood IDA should undergo physiotherapy evaluation in addition to medical treatment and be included in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

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Çocukluk çağı demir eksikliği anemisi (DEA), yorgunluk ve solunum sıkıntısına neden olan dünya çapında en yaygın hastalıklardan biridir. Çocukluk çağı DEA'sının bu olumsuz semptomları yaşam kalitesini (YK) önemli ölçüde etkilemektedir. Bu olgu sunumunda, DEA'da solunum fonksiyonları, fiziksel aktivite ve yaşam kalitesinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. On yıl önce çocukluk çağı DEA tanısı konulan 13 yaşında bir kız çocuğu hastaneye yatırıldı. Hastanın demografik bilgileri ve hemogram değerleri kaydedildi. Solunum fonksiyon testleri (SFT), solunum kas gücü (RMS) ve 6 dakika yürüme testi (6DYT) yapıldı. Fiziksel aktivite ve yaşam kalitesi sırasıyla Çocuk Boş Zaman Aktiviteleri Çalışma Anketi (CLASS) ve Pediatrik Yaşam Kalitesi EnvanteriTM (PedsQL) 4.0 ile değerlendirildi. Hastanın SFT'leri, RMS ve 6 MWT değerleri beklenenden düşüktü. Ek olarak, hastanın yaşam kalitesi olumsuz etkilenmiştir. Bu vaka raporu, çocukluk çağı DEA hastalarının tıbbi tedaviye ek olarak fizyoterapi değerlendirmesinden geçmesi ve pulmoner rehabilitasyon programlarına dahil edilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir.

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Gökçek, Ö., Çam, Y., Başer, M., El, Ç. (2025). Respiratory Functions, Physical Activity and Quality of Life in A Child with Iron Deficiency Anaemia: An Evaluation-Case Report. TOGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 112–119. https://doi.org/10.52369/togusagbilderg.1467278

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