Publications by authors named "Shu-Jin Hu"
Family functioning mediation in tic severity and quality of life for children with Tourette syndrome.
World J Psychiatry
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how family functioning affects the relationship between Tourette syndrome (TS) severity and quality of life in children and adolescents, hypothesizing that family dynamics play a crucial role in this connection.
- - 139 children with TS were assessed for tic severity, quality of life, and family functioning using established scales, focusing on how these factors correlate and whether family functioning mediates the impact of tic severity on quality of life.
- - Results showed that dysfunction in family communication significantly mediates the relationship between tic severity and both psychological and daily living challenges, with the effect being more pronounced in males and those without ADHD.