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Factors influencing confidence in tracheal intubation among neonatal trainees: A questionnaire-based study 影响新生儿学员气管插管信心的因素:基于问卷的研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-17 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16747
Vishwas Rao, Bharathi Balachander, Pragya Dubey, Suman Rao PN

Aim

Tracheal intubation (TI) is pivotal in managing critically ill neonates. This study aims to investigate the disparities in exposure and training techniques that affect self-perceived confidence in neonatal fellows concerning TI.

Methods

A comprehensive, structured questionnaire-based survey was conducted among neonatal trainees from October to November 2022. Self-perceived confidence in TI was evaluated using a Likert scale, ranging from 1 to 10. The trainees who scored below seven were categorised as under-confident, while those who scored seven or more were considered confident in TI. An analysis was done to assess the differences in exposure, training and clinical policies related to TI in both groups. A P-value <0.05 was considered significant.

Results

The final dataset consisted of 93 trainees. Confidence was higher among those who had independently performed TI on more than 30 neonates during their postgraduate training (relative risk (RR) 1.5 (1.03–2.1), P = 0.02) and super-specialty training (RR 1.5 (1.20–1.93), P = 0.0004). Confidence was also significantly associated with training programmes that incorporated written checklists for intubation instruments and policies (RR 1.4 (1.1–1.8), P = 0.006), conducted debriefing sessions after each TI attempt (RR 1.3 (1.03–1.6), P = 0.005), and implemented regular simulation programmes (RR 1.4 (1.1–1.8), P = 0.0006).

Conclusions

Trainees with increased opportunities for intubation and training programmes featuring regular simulations and debriefing sessions tend to possess higher self-perceived confidence in TI.

目的:气管插管(TI)是关键的管理危重新生儿。本研究的目的是调查暴露和训练技术的差异,影响自我感知的信心在新生儿研究员有关TI。方法:于2022年10月至11月对新生儿学员进行全面、结构化的问卷调查。使用李克特量表对TI的自我感知信心进行评估,范围从1到10。得分低于7分的学员被归类为自信心不足,而得分在7分或以上的学员则被认为对TI有信心。分析了两组在接触、训练和与TI相关的临床政策方面的差异。A p值结果:最终数据集由93名学员组成。在研究生培训期间对30名以上的新生儿独立实施TI的患者(相对风险(RR) 1.5 (1.03-2.1), P = 0.02)和超专业培训(RR 1.5 (1.20-1.93), P = 0.0004)的信心更高。信心也与培训计划显著相关,包括插管工具和政策的书面清单(RR 1.4 (1.1-1.8), P = 0.006),每次TI尝试后进行汇报会议(RR 1.3 (1.03-1.6), P = 0.005),以及实施定期模拟计划(RR 1.4 (1.1-1.8), P = 0.0006)。结论:有更多插管机会和定期模拟和汇报会议的培训计划的受训者倾向于在TI中拥有更高的自我感知信心。
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Assessment of Attack Frequency in PFAPA Patients Based on Therapeutic Modalities. 基于治疗方式的PFAPA患者发作频率评估。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-17 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16756
Furkan Kalayci, Metin Yigit, Aylin Irmak Kuruc, Tevfik Cevirici, Banu Celikel Acar

Aim: This study aims to present the clinical characteristics of patients with PFAPA syndrome, and to compare the effects of corticosteroid usage, colchicine prophylaxis, and tonsillectomy on the frequency of attacks in patients with PFAPA syndrome.

Methods: Patients aged between 6 months and 18 years presenting to our Paediatric Rheumatology clinic between 2017 and 2021 who were diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome and followed up for a minimum of 12 months were included in this study. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, laboratory findings, attack durations, and treatments were recorded.

Results: Our study, comprised of 195 patients, included four groups: untreated (n = 58), corticosteroid (n = 43), colchicine (n = 62), and tonsillectomy (n = 32). There was no significant difference between the treatment groups in terms of attack frequencies before treatment initiation (p > 0.05). When attack frequencies before and after treatment initiation were observed, a decrease in attack frequency compared to the pre-treatment period was observed in the tonsillectomy group (from 12 to 3 attacks) (p < 0.001) and the colchicine group (from 12 attacks to 1 attack) (p < 0.001). It was noted that using steroids during three or more attacks increased attack frequency compared to the pre-treatment period (p < 0.0001). Tonsillectomy resulted in a more significant reduction in attack frequency compared to the colchicine group (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: Using corticosteroids during an attack has been shown to effectively control attacks. However, the repeated use of corticosteroids increases the frequency of attacks. Colchicine prophylaxis leads to a reduction in attack frequency in the majority of cases. Tonsillectomy can successfully control the disease in most cases.

目的:本研究旨在介绍PFAPA综合征患者的临床特点,并比较皮质类固醇、秋水仙碱预防和扁桃体切除术对PFAPA综合征患者发作频率的影响。方法:年龄在6个月至18岁之间的患者在2017年至2021年期间就诊于我们的儿科风湿病诊所,被诊断为PFAPA综合征,并随访至少12个月。记录患者的人口学和临床特征、实验室结果、发作持续时间和治疗情况。结果:我们的研究包括195名患者,包括四组:未经治疗(n = 58),皮质类固醇(n = 43),秋水仙碱(n = 62)和扁桃体切除术(n = 32)。治疗组间治疗开始前发作次数比较,差异无统计学意义(p < 0.05)。当观察治疗开始前后的发作频率时,扁桃体切除术组的发作频率与治疗前相比有所下降(从12次发作到3次发作)(p结论:在发作期间使用皮质类固醇已被证明可以有效控制发作。然而,反复使用皮质类固醇会增加发作的频率。在大多数情况下,秋水仙碱预防可减少发作频率。扁桃体切除术在大多数情况下可以成功地控制疾病。
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Diagnostic challenges of acute appendicitis in preschool children: A comprehensive case-control study. 学龄前儿童急性阑尾炎的诊断难题:病例对照综合研究
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16748
Maya Paran, Yael Dreznik, Moussa Totah, Avner Nevo, Dragan Kravarusic, Inbal Samuk

Aim: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children, yet it poses diagnostic challenges in preschool children due to atypical presentation. This case-control study aims to evaluate the distinct characteristics of acute appendicitis in preschool compared to school-aged children.

Methods: Children under 5 years and a control group of children aged 5-10 years, operated on due to acute appendicitis at our institution during 2009-2022 were included. Data on demographics, clinical presentation, laboratory results, imaging, surgical procedure, pathology, bacteriology, antibiotic treatment, length of stay and outcomes were collected retrospectively.

Results: A total of 184 preschool and 187 school-aged children were included. Preschool children presented less frequently with abdominal pain but more often with vomiting, diarrhoea and fever. Preschool children had lower rates of leucocytosis but higher thrombocytosis and C reactive protein. Younger patients were more likely to undergo both chest and abdominal X-rays and be admitted to a paediatric department before diagnosing appendicitis. Complicated appendicitis, requiring increased use of intra-operative drain placement, and conversions to open procedures were more common in preschool children, with higher rates of ICU admission and surgical complications. Polymicrobial positive cultures and positive cultures for Bacteroides were more common in preschool children.

Conclusions: This study highlights the critical need for increased awareness among healthcare providers regarding the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical presentations of acute appendicitis in preschool children. Despite comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis in this age group may be difficult, emphasising the significance of recognising these presentation patterns to improve diagnostic accuracy and prompt management.

目的:急性阑尾炎是儿童常见的外科急症,但由于表现不典型,给学龄前儿童的诊断带来了挑战。本病例对照研究旨在评估学龄前儿童急性阑尾炎与学龄儿童急性阑尾炎的不同特点:方法:研究对象包括 2009-2022 年期间在本院接受急性阑尾炎手术的 5 岁以下儿童和 5-10 岁儿童对照组。回顾性收集有关人口统计学、临床表现、实验室结果、影像学、手术过程、病理学、细菌学、抗生素治疗、住院时间和结果的数据:结果:共纳入184名学龄前儿童和187名学龄儿童。学龄前儿童出现腹痛的频率较低,但出现呕吐、腹泻和发烧的频率较高。学龄前儿童的白细胞增多率较低,但血小板增多和C反应蛋白较高。年龄较小的患者更有可能同时接受胸部和腹部 X 光检查,并在确诊阑尾炎之前住进儿科。在学龄前儿童中,阑尾炎并发症(需要更多地使用术中引流管)和转为开腹手术的情况更常见,入住重症监护室和手术并发症的发生率也更高。学龄前儿童中多菌培养阳性和杆菌培养阳性更常见:本研究强调,医疗服务提供者亟需提高对学龄前儿童急性阑尾炎非典型表现所带来的诊断挑战的认识。尽管进行了全面评估,但对这一年龄组的儿童进行诊断可能仍有困难,这就强调了识别这些表现模式对提高诊断准确性和及时处理的重要性。
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Longitudinal cytokine profile in severe COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A single centre study from Egypt 儿童严重 COVID-19 和多系统炎症综合征的纵向细胞因子谱:来自埃及的一项单一中心研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16746
Ali Sobh, Marwa H Elnagdy, Doaa Mosad Mosa, Mai S Korkor, Abdulsalam D Alawfi, Amer M Alshengeti, Abdulhadi H Al-Mazroea, Rawan Bafail, Waad A Samman, Dina S El-Agamy, Hany M Abo-Haded

Aim

The severity of COVID-19 is influenced by uncontrolled hyper-inflammatory response with excessive release of many cytokines and chemokines. The understanding of the temporal change in the cytokine levels that underlies the diverse clinical presentations of COVID-19 can help in the prediction of the disease outcome and in the design of proper treatment strategies.

Method

Data were collected from children (<18 years old) hospitalised with severe COVID-19 or severe MIS-C who were compared to a group of healthy control children. Patient demographics, clinical, laboratory data and cytokines profiles were evaluated. Blood samples were collected within 24 h of admission for all enrolled children and on Day 14.

Results

Twenty-five children with severe COVID-19 and 23 cases with severe MIS-C were included in the study. The biochemical and inflammatory markers tend to be elevated in MIS-C group. There was a significant difference between studied cases and the control group in the following cytokines: G-CSF, IL-10, HMGB1, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 and INF-gamma (P < 0.05). While there was a significant difference between severe COVID-19 and MIS-C groups in the following cytokines at Day 1 of admission; IL-10, IL-6, IL-8 and INF-gamma; while at Day 14, there was a significant difference only for G-CSF, IL-10 and IL-6, all other cytokines were comparable.

Conclusion

Our study underpinned patterns of cytokine response in severe COVID-19 and MIS-C. There is a significant upregulation in pro-inflammatory cytokines (mainly G-CSF, IL-10, HMGB1, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 and INF-gamma). These biomarkers that could imply on the severity rating and treatment strategies, should be preferentially assessed in SARS-CoV-2 associated immunological events.

目的:COVID-19的严重程度受失控的高炎症反应的影响,会过度释放多种细胞因子和趋化因子。细胞因子水平的时间变化是 COVID-19 不同临床表现的基础,了解细胞因子水平的时间变化有助于预测疾病结果和设计适当的治疗策略:方法:收集患儿数据(结果:25 名重症 COVID-19 患儿):研究纳入了25例重症COVID-19患儿和23例重症MIS-C患儿。MIS-C组的生化指标和炎症指标趋于升高。研究病例与对照组在以下细胞因子方面存在明显差异:G-CSF、IL-10、HMGB1、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-8 和 INF-γ(P 结论:我们的研究证实了 MIS-C 组细胞因子的模式:我们的研究证实了严重 COVID-19 和 MIS-C 的细胞因子反应模式。促炎细胞因子(主要是 G-CSF、IL-10、HMGB1、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-8 和 INF-γ)明显上调。这些生物标志物可能会对严重程度评级和治疗策略产生影响,因此应优先评估与 SARS-CoV-2 相关的免疫事件。
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Manual detorsion under sedation and POCUS 镇静和POCUS下的手动扭转。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-12 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16742
Eric Scheier, Barak Gold
<p>Testicular survival is determined largely by the duration and extent of ischemia to the affected testis. European Association of Urology guidelines state that manual detorsion should be attempted in all paediatric patients.<span><sup>1</sup></span> However, manual detorsion is infrequently performed in paediatric emergency medicine. We present a case of testicular torsion diagnosed on point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and manually detorsed by a paediatric emergency physician under nitrous oxide and POCUS guidance.</p><p>A 15-year-old presented with 3 h of right scrotal pain. Examination showed a hard, tender right testis with intact cremasteric reflex. POCUS showed edematous parenchymal change with lack of blood flow, and a small hydrocele (Fig. 1). A whirlpool shaped cord complex was appreciated, confirming torsion (Fig. 2). Urology was notified, but all operating rooms were in use. With patient and parental consent, and over an hour after POCUS diagnosis, the paediatric emergency physician performed manual detorsion with a single rotation in the medial to lateral direction under nitrous oxide analgesia. Normal arterial flow (Figs 3, 4) was demonstrated on repeat POCUS, as was absence of cord complex (Video S1). He reported an immediate decrease in pain, and within several minutes an absence of pain. POCUS immediately and 35 min after detorsion showed blood flow to the testis (Video S2).</p><p>The patient underwent radiology performed ultrasound that evening and again the following morning, both unremarkable. Orchiopexy was performed on hospital Day 1.</p><p>Scrotal POCUS performed by paediatric emergency physicians has high accuracy for the diagnosis of torsion, and can be available prior to radiology performed ultrasound.<span><sup>2</sup></span> Fentanyl analgesia and propofol sedation have both been described in PED manual detorsion,<span><sup>3, 4</sup></span> as has POCUS guided detorsion.<span><sup>5</sup></span> Our case is the first report of manual detorsion under POCUS guidance and nitrous oxide, and took only minutes to perform. POCUS before and after detorsion was immediately available and caused negligible delay.</p><p>In our case, we used inhaled nitrous oxide for analgesia and mild sedation. To prevent higher concentrations of nitrous from causing deep sedation, we recommend mask delivery for children who are able to hold the mask on their own. Deeper levels of sedation will cause the mask to fall, and the child to quickly recover. Younger children can receive nitrous oxide <i>via</i> a nasal mask, which allows entrained room air to enter from the mouth.<span><sup>6</sup></span> Additional sedoanalgesia, such as fentanyl for pain<span><sup>7</sup></span> or midazolam for mask acceptance, can be added <i>via</i> nasal atomizer but may result in deeper sedation than would be expected at a given percentage of nitrous oxide.</p><p>A younger or less cooperative child may not be able to undergo detorsion without deep sedation. Howeve
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections in children in Queensland, Australia, 2000–2019 2000-2019年澳大利亚昆士兰州儿童铜绿假单胞菌血液感染情况
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-12 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16745
Mary P E Slack, Keith Grimwood, Elcin Tuzel, Hansoo Kim, Felicity Edwards, Kevin B Laupland

Aim

To investigate the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections (P-BSI) in Queensland children aged 0–18 years.

Methods

A retrospective data-linkage study was conducted of P-BSI identified by Pathology Queensland laboratories from resident Queensland children admitted to publicly-funded Queensland Hospitals between 2000 and 2019. We estimated age-standardised incidence of P-BSI and case fatality ratios (48 h, 7-, 30- and 90-day all-cause mortality from the date of the blood culture collection). Data on underlying co-morbidities related to the episode of P-BSI were collected from statewide databases.

Results

Overall, 297 episodes of P-BSI were identified in 265 children, with an overall incidence of 1.14 infections/100 000 child-years. The median age of children with P-BSI was 3.7 years [interquartile range 1.2–10.7 years]. Almost 90% (n = 266/297) of infections were healthcare-associated. There were 36 (36 episodes) neonates (31 preterm <37 weeks gestation), of whom 12 (33.3%) and 15 (41.7%) neonates died within 48 h and 7 days of the P-BSI, respectively. The remaining 229 (261 episodes) children were aged 1 month to 18 years, and 234/261 (89.7%) episodes were associated with underlying co-morbidities, especially haematological malignancies. Eleven, 15 and 24 of the 229 children beyond the neonatal age group died within 48 h (4.8%), 7 days (6.6%) and 30 days (10.5%), respectively of the index blood culture. Neonates, healthcare-associated hospital onset infections, cardiovascular co-morbidity, and multi-drug resistance were significantly associated with early mortality.

Conclusions

P-BSI occurs predominantly in vulnerable, hospitalised children with underlying comorbidities, especially in preterm neonates and those with haematological malignancies, and is associated with substantial mortality.

目的:了解昆士兰州0 ~ 18岁儿童铜绿假单胞菌血流感染(P-BSI)的发生率、危险因素及预后。方法:对2000年至2019年期间在公立昆士兰医院住院的昆士兰居民儿童的P-BSI进行回顾性数据链接研究。我们估计了P-BSI的年龄标准化发病率和病死率(48小时、7天、30天和90天的全因死亡率)。与P-BSI发作相关的潜在合并症的数据从全州数据库收集。结果:总体而言,265名儿童中发现297例P-BSI发作,总发病率为1.14 /10万儿童年。P-BSI患儿的中位年龄为3.7岁[四分位数范围1.2-10.7岁]。几乎90% (n = 266/297)的感染与医疗保健有关。结论:P-BSI主要发生在有潜在合并症的脆弱住院儿童中,特别是早产儿和血液系统恶性肿瘤患者,并与大量死亡率相关。
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Evaluation of endocrine changes and insulin release in patients with hereditary spherocytosis 遗传性球形红细胞增多症患者内分泌变化及胰岛素释放的评价。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-12 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16744
Zeynep Ağırman, Fatih Temiz, Can Acıpayam, Nurten Akkececi

Aim

To evaluate endocrinological changes and insulin secretion in patients with hereditary spherocytosis (HS).

Methods

The study included 30 patients with HS and 30 healthy control groups who were of similar age and gender. Routine tests, including hemogram, biochemical and hormonal tests were conducted on both patients with HS and the control group. HOMA-IR (Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance) and HOMA-ß% (Homeostasis Model Assessment for ß-cell function) values of all cases were also calculated using fasting insulin and fasting glucose values.

Results

Among the patient group, 7 patients (23.3%) had short stature, 16 patients (53.3%) had vitamin D deficiency, 1 patient (3.3%) had impaired glucose tolerance, 1 patient (3.3%) had subclinical hypothyroidism, 23 patients (76.6%) had dyslipidemia and 2 patients (6.6%) had growth hormone deficiency. The insulin value in the patient group was 4.0 ± 2.7 mlU/mL and significantly lower than the control group with an insulin value of 9.1 ± 3.9 mlU/mL (P < 0.001). Moreover, glucose (P = 0.036), HOMA-IR (P < 0.001), HOMA-beta (P < 0.001) and C-peptide (P = 0.001) values of the patient group were significantly lower than the control group. The cholesterol (P < 0.001), HDL (P < 0.001) and LDL (P < 0.001) values of the patient group were found to be significantly lower than the control group.

Conclusion

We found that insulin secretion decreased in patients with HS and hypocholesterolemia occurred due to chronic hemolysis. More research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology of decreased insulin secretion seen in HS patients.

目的:探讨遗传性球形红细胞增多症(HS)患者内分泌及胰岛素分泌的变化。方法:选取30例HS患者和30例年龄、性别相近的健康对照组。对HS患者和对照组进行血象、生化、激素等常规检查。使用空腹胰岛素和空腹血糖值计算所有病例的HOMA- ir(胰岛素抵抗稳态模型评估)和HOMA-ß% (ß-细胞功能稳态模型评估)值。结果:患者组中身材矮小7例(23.3%),维生素D缺乏16例(53.3%),糖耐量异常1例(3.3%),亚临床甲状腺功能减退1例(3.3%),血脂异常23例(76.6%),生长激素缺乏2例(6.6%)。患者组胰岛素值为4.0±2.7 mlU/mL,明显低于对照组的9.1±3.9 mlU/mL (P)。结论:HS患者胰岛素分泌减少,慢性溶血导致低胆固醇血症。需要更多的研究来阐明HS患者胰岛素分泌减少的病理生理学。
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Paediatric handgrip reference curves and the relationship between lower handgrip strength and clinical outcomes of hospitalised children 儿科握力参考曲线及低握力与住院儿童临床结局的关系
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-12 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16743
Melda Kangalgil, Buket Meral, Buğra Kaan Tiryaki, Hilal Bayram

Aim

There is a need for population-based reference values of handgrip strength, which is an objective measurement reflecting muscle status, in the paediatric population and there is limited data on the prognostic importance of handgrip strength. The aim of the study was to establish reference percentiles for handgrip strength in healthy Turkish children and to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and clinical outcomes in hospitalised children.

Methods

A total of 1437 healthy children and 103 hospitalised children aged 6–16 years were included in this cross-sectional study. Healthy children were used for the development of sex-specific handgrip strength centiles adjusted for age and height using the Generalised Additive Models for Location, Scale and Shape package. Reference values of age and height specific handgrip strength of children between the ages of 6 and 16 were calculated and curves were plotted. Nutritional risk was assessed in the first 48 h of hospital admission using Paediatric Yorkhill Malnutrition Score.

Results

Of the hospitalised children, 32% were at medium risk and 46.6% were at high risk of malnutrition. Lower handgrip strength was 28.2% in the hospitalised children. High risk of malnutrition and lower handgrip strength increased the length of hospital stay in all regression models.

Conclusion

The reference centiles for age- and height-specific handgrip strength, developed for the first time for Turkish children, will enable assessment and interpretation of muscle status. Lower handgrip strength is associated with longer hospital stay in hospitalised children.

目的:在儿科人群中,需要基于人群的握力参考值,这是一种反映肌肉状态的客观测量,握力对预后的重要性数据有限。本研究的目的是建立健康土耳其儿童握力的参考百分位数,并调查住院儿童握力与临床结果之间的关系。方法:对1437名健康儿童和103名6 ~ 16岁住院儿童进行横断面研究。使用位置、规模和形状包的广义相加模型,对健康儿童进行年龄和身高调整后的性别特异性握力百分位数的开发。计算6 ~ 16岁儿童年龄、身高比握力参考值并绘制曲线。使用儿科约克希尔营养不良评分在入院后48小时评估营养风险。结果:住院儿童营养不良发生率为中危32%,高危46.6%。住院儿童握力较低占28.2%。在所有回归模型中,营养不良的高风险和较低的握力增加了住院时间。结论:首次为土耳其儿童开发的年龄和身高特异性握力的参考百分位数将使肌肉状态的评估和解释成为可能。较低的握力与住院儿童较长的住院时间有关。
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Cross-cultural validation in Greek and reliability of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System in children with cerebral palsy 希腊文的跨文化验证及脑瘫儿童饮食能力分类系统的可靠性。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16739
Angeliki Zarkada, Rigas Dimakopoulos, Terpsithea Germani, Angeliki Zavlanou, Arietta Spinou, Helen Skouteli

Aim

To investigate the reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

The sample of the study included children with CP, aged 3–18 years and classified into Levels I–V of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Parents of children with CP and speech and language therapists (SLTs) with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience were recruited. Inter-rater reliability (IRR) between SLTs and between SLT and parent was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Validity was evaluated by investigating the potential association between the EDACS and Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) and GMFCS, using ordinal logistic regression.

Results

One hundred twenty-one children with CP (mean age 8.2 ± 4.1), 72 males, GMFCS Levels I–V were included in the study. Ninety-one parents of children with CP (mean age 8.8 ± 4.2), 54 males and 8 experienced SLTs, assessed the eating and drinking abilities of the children. The IRR between SLTs was excellent (ICC = 0.94), and between SLTs and parents was high (ICC = 0.90). Both CFCS and GMFCS were positive predictors for EDACS.

Conclusions

The Greek version of EDACS is a valid and reliable tool and it can be used to classify eating and drinking ability in Greek children with CP.

目的:探讨希腊版饮食能力分类系统(EDACS)在脑瘫(CP)患儿中的信度和效度。方法:研究对象为CP患儿,年龄3 ~ 18岁,按大肌肉运动功能分类系统(GMFCS)分为i ~ v级。研究人员招募了至少有5年临床经验的言语和语言治疗师(slt)。用类内相关系数(ICC)评价SLT与SLT与亲本之间的等级间信度(IRR)。采用有序逻辑回归,研究EDACS与通信功能分类系统(CFCS)和GMFCS之间的潜在关联,以评估有效性。结果:121例CP患儿(平均年龄8.2±4.1岁)纳入研究,其中男性72例,GMFCS水平为I-V级。91名CP患儿家长(平均年龄8.8±4.2岁),54名男性家长和8名经历过slt的家长对儿童的饮食能力进行了评估。slt之间的IRR极好(ICC = 0.94), slt与父母之间的IRR较高(ICC = 0.90)。CFCS和GMFCS均为EDACS的阳性预测因子。结论:希腊版EDACS是一种有效可靠的工具,可用于希腊CP患儿的饮食能力分类。
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Agreement between clinical criteria and quantitative polymerase chain reaction for diagnosing scabies in Auckland children 临床标准与定量聚合酶链反应诊断奥克兰儿童疥疮的一致性。
IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16738
Tarun Nambiar, Sanskruti Zaveri, Simon Thornley, Vanessa Selak, Gerhard Sundborn, Cielo Pasay, Arthur J Morris

Aim

We sought to determine the degree of agreement between clinical and laboratory methods for diagnosing scabies in school-aged children.

Methods

Clinical information and samples were collected from children aged 7 months to 14 years attending educational institutions in Auckland, New Zealand. Two methods determined scabies status: the International Alliance for the Control of Scabies clinical criteria (IACS) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Sensitivity and specificity of each method, as the reference or index standard, were estimated and agreement was determined using Cohen's kappa statistic.

Results

Sixteen of 145 children were positive based on IACS criteria and 15 of 64 with a suspicious skin lesion returned a positive qPCR test. IACS sensitivity and specificity were 66.7% (95% confidence interval (CI): 39.9–93.3) and 94% (95% CI: 89.9–98.0), respectively (with qPCR as the reference). For qPCR, sensitivity and specificity were 50% (95% CI: 25.5–74.5) and 96.9% (95% CI: 94.0–100.0), respectively (with IACS as the reference). The kappa value was 0.53.

Conclusion

Agreement between clinical and laboratory methods in the identification of scabies diagnosis was moderate. Both methods had low sensitivity but high specificity. Scabies diagnosis might be improved, thereby enhancing control measures, by relaxing the IACS criteria (as some IACS-negative participants returned positive qPCR tests, indicating mite DNA was present) and conversely supplementing clinical assessment with qPCR testing.

目的:我们试图确定诊断学龄儿童疥疮的临床和实验室方法之间的一致性程度。方法:收集新西兰奥克兰市教育机构7个月~ 14岁儿童的临床资料和样本。确定疥疮状态的方法有两种:国际控制疥疮联盟临床标准(IACS)和定量聚合酶链反应(qPCR)。以Cohen’s kappa统计量估计各方法作为参考或指标标准的敏感性和特异性,并确定一致性。结果:145名儿童中有16名根据IACS标准呈阳性,64名可疑皮肤病变中有15名qPCR检测呈阳性。IACS的敏感性和特异性分别为66.7%(95%可信区间(CI): 39.9 ~ 93.3)和94% (95% CI: 89.9 ~ 98.0)(以qPCR为参照)。qPCR的灵敏度和特异性分别为50% (95% CI: 25.5-74.5)和96.9% (95% CI: 94.0-100.0)(以IACS为参考)。kappa值为0.53。结论:临床方法与实验室方法在疥疮诊断鉴定中的一致性较好。两种方法灵敏度低,特异度高。通过放宽IACS标准(因为一些IACS阴性的参与者qPCR检测呈阳性,表明存在螨虫DNA),以及反过来用qPCR检测补充临床评估,可能会改善疥疮的诊断,从而加强控制措施。
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