Critical insights on: Mental health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life in adolescents with anorectal malformation
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This article examines a landmark study using comprehensive psychiatric evaluation tools to assess mental health and quality of life in adolescents with anorectal malformations. The research employs the Child Assessment Schedule alongside patient- and parent-reported measures, representing the first such evaluation in three decades to move beyond limited self-report questionnaires.
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- First study in 30 years to use Child Assessment Schedule (CAS) for psychiatric evaluation in ARM patients beyond self-report tools.
- Adolescents with anorectal malformations require comprehensive mental health screening using validated clinical instruments, not just questionnaires.
- Multi-informant assessment (patient, parent, clinician) provides more complete picture of psychosocial functioning in ARM adolescents.
- Quality of life and mental health outcomes in ARM extend beyond physical symptoms and warrant routine clinical attention.
- Structured psychiatric interviews like CAS may identify mental health concerns missed by standard patient-reported outcome measures.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Critical insights on: Mental health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life in adolescents with anorectal malformation. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-07-17. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10707?via_space=staycurrentmd
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