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. 2023 Dec 20;10(2):141–149. doi: 10.36469/001c.85088

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.