Table 2 Myositis disease severity characteristics at the time of the survey*
From: Parents' perception of self-advocacy of children with myositis: an anonymous online survey
Survey item | Patients N (%)** | |
|---|---|---|
|  | ≤ 15.0 years of age | > 15.0 years of age |
Right now, can your child do a sit-up without help? | 142 (68.6) | 32 (71.1) |
Right now, can your child climb the stairs without help or using support? | 168 (81.2) | 36 (80.0) |
Right now, can your child stand from a seated position without assistance or support? | 179 (86.5) | 35 (77.8) |
Right now, does your child have a swallowing problem? | 12 (5.8) | 4 (8.9) |