Abstract
Evaluation Prospective multicenter validation study. In a 2 visits program scheduled 3-5 weeks apart, questionnaires (including cACT) and VAS were filled by children with ARA and their caregivers. Physicians blinded for questionnaire results assessed children’s ARA status. Logistic regression and reliability analysis were used to select the questions to be included in CARATKids final version; and discriminative properties, reliability and validity were evaluated. Results Development A 17-item preliminary version with dichotomous (Yes/ No) answer format accompanied by illustrative drawings was produced.
Highlights
CARAT is the first tool available to concurrently assess the control of rhinitis and asthma in adults
Aim To develop and evaluate the measurement properties of CARATKids, a questionnaire designed to assess the control of allergic rhinitis and asthma (ARA) in children with 6-12 years old with a previous medical diagnosis of ARA
Development 1) A literature review for pediatric questionnaires on asthma and/or rhinitis control was performed; 2) A multidisciplinary working group held consensus meetings to develop CARATKids preliminary version; 3) A cognitive test was done in a cross-sectional, qualitative study, with face-to-face interviews of 29 children and their caregivers
Summary
P69 - Development and evaluation of CARATKids, Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test for children. Daniela Linhares*, Almeida João Fonseca, Miguel Luís Borrego, Mário Morais-Almeida, CARATKids Study Group. From 3rd Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Meeting (PAAM) Athens, Greece. From 3rd Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Meeting (PAAM) Athens, Greece. 17-19 October 2013
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