Quality of life in pediatric patients on a paracorporeal ventricular assist device with a novel mobile driving system.

In another study, the within-patient comparisons on children with VAD showed a trend toward QoL-improvement after 3 and after 6, respectively, months postimplantation but did not reach statistical significance. 14 Bed rest and limited physical activity can lead to a sense of lack of control and increase stress levels during the hospitalization period. 22 Furthermore, prolonged immo

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In another study, the within-patient comparisons on children with VAD showed a trend toward QoL-improvement after 3 and after 6, respectively, months postimplantation but did not reach statistical significance. 14 Bed rest and limited physical activity can lead to a sense of lack of control and increase stress levels during the hospitalization period. 22 Furthermore, prolonged immobility is known to be an important predictor of poor functional outcomes 12 and exposes patients to significant morbidity, in

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