身材矮小的原因广泛,受遗传、营养、内分泌和心理等多种潜在因素影响.研究发现心理因素可以导致生长障碍,矮小儿童的行为、情绪等神经心理状况也会受到生长障碍的影响,可能出现语言问题、社交障碍等.身体缺陷和环境障碍使矮小儿童在日常生活中遇到许多实际困难,且矮小儿童的健康相关生活质量(health-related quality of life,HrQoL)可能出现下降.生长障碍也加重父母的照顾压力并导致父母HrQoL降低.该文就矮小儿童的生活困境以及不同类型矮小的神经心理状况进行综述.
Progress on neuropsychological status of the children with short stature
The etiology of short stature is multifaceted and influenced by various potential factors including genetics,nutrition,endocrine and psychology.Research has shown that psychological factors can contribute to growth disorders,impacting the behavioral,emotional,and neuropsychological well-being of children with short stature.These growth disorders may lead to language problems,social disorders,etc.Additionally,physical limitations and environmental barriers can pose practical challenges in the daily lives of children with short stature,potentially leading to a decrease in their health-related quality of life(HrQoL).Moreover,growth disorders can increase parental care burden,further impacting their HrQoL.This article offers a literature review on the challenges faced by children with short stature and the neuropsychological implications of various types of short stature.