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This cross-sectional, descriptive study evaluated the performance in
activities of daily living (ADLs) of youth and young adult survivors of childhood
brain tumor (BT) and explored associations with health-related quality of life
(HRQoL). METHOD: Thirty-six participants were examined using the Assessment of
Motor and Process Skills to evaluate their quality of ADL task performance and
the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) to evaluate
HRQoL. RESULTS: Participants had significantly lower performance in ADLs compared
with age norms (p < .05), and their functional level was positively associated
with the SF-12 Physical (r (2) = .5) and Mental (r (2) = .3) scales. CONCLUSION:
Participants had significant limitations in both motor and process skills, which
affected their performance in ADLs. Study results emphasize the importance of
long-term follow-up and rehabilitation services aimed at improving the functional
level and HRQoL of BT survivors.
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