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Unmet needs (needs-gets) were found within the domains of rehabilitation (83%), social and family support (63%), healthcare (50%), personal care (47%) and the environment (40%). Significant correlations were observed between care use (gets) and worse physical performance (\u03c4=\u22120.34, p&lt;0.05), more problems with self-care (\u03c4=0.47, p&lt;0.01) and more problems with usual activities (\u03c4=0.41, p=0.01). Compared with those in the general population, adults with BBS reported significantly more problems (EQ-5D-5L) with mobility, self-care, and usual activities (all p&lt;0.001).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most adults with BBS have unmet physical, social and medical needs, with the majority having unmet rehabilitation needs that require special attention. Physical mobility and usual activities were correlated with the provision of healthcare. 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