Investigating the Impact of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis on Health, Costs, and Quality of Life in Australia: The IMPACT Study.

Of 184 participants, mean age was 12 years; 67% were female.

Over half (56%) had a hospitalization in the past year, of which 80% were day-stays.

The greatest health impact was on mental health (53%); half experienced moderate-severe pain and 30% required aids for daily living.

Quality of life measures were low with mean Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory score 54.5 and mean Child Health Utility instrument score 0.53.