Pediatric rheumatology

Factors that influence school attendance and participation in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a systematic review of the literature

Pediatr Rheumatol Online JPublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

Children and adolescents with JIA have reduced levels of school attendance and often cannot participate fully in school life due to their medical condition.

Study context

Population
Children and adolescents (18 years or under) with a diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA); studies examining JIA's impact on school attendance or participation in a school activity12 articles
Outcome
Factors that affected school attendance or participation
Methodological detailsPRISMA methodology, Databases searched: Pubmed, EMBASE and CINAHL
  • PRISMA methodology
  • Databases searched: Pubmed, EMBASE and CINAHL

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

  • Symptoms and treatment of JIA
  • Disability
  • Psychological symptoms
  • Disease activity and JIA subtype
  • Communication and school support
  • Factors that increased participation
  • 6 themes identified

Original publication

Factors that influence school attendance and participation in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a systematic review of the literature. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. Published 8 May 2025. doi:10.1186/s12969-025-01101-7

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