Table 3. Utilization Pattern of Indirect Resources.
n (%) | Minimum | Maximum | |
JIA impact on parents’ work absences | |||
Father’s work absence days due to child’s JIA (N = 100) | |||
n (%) | 64 (64.0) | ||
Work absences in days, mean (SD) | 6.9 (6) | 0.0 | 28.0 |
Mother’s work absence days due to child’s JIA (N = 101) | |||
n (%) | 71 (68.9) | 0.0 | 30.0 |
Work absences in days, mean (SD) | 8.0 (5.8) | ||
Other indirect healthcare resources | |||
Auto transportation (N = 107) | |||
n (%) | 89 (83.2) | ||
Professional care for other child(ren) during hospital visit (N = 102) | |||
Babysitter, n (%) | 13 (12.1) | ||
Grandparents, n (%) | 7 (6.5) | ||
Family accommodation during hospitalizations due JIA (N = 104) | |||
Yes, n (%) | 25 (23.4) | ||
Assistance/mobility devices (N = 107) | |||
Yes, n (%) | 11(10.3) | ||
Physiotherapy (N = 88) | |||
Yes, n (%) | 11 (12.5) | ||
Psychological support (children) | |||
Yes, n (%) | 23 (34.3) | ||
Psychological support (parents) (N = 62) | |||
Yes, n (%) | 16 (15.0) |
Abbreviation: N, number of patients answering the question.