Italian cross-cultural validation of the STRONGkids tool for pediatric nutritional evaluation.

Autor: Salerno A; Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Gazineo D; Governo Clinico E Qualità, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Lanari M; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Shehi R; Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Ricco M; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., La Malfa E; Governo Clinico E Qualità, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.; Dipartimento di medicina, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy., De Rosa M; IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.; Professional development and implementation of research in health professions unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Decaro R; IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.; Postoperative and Abdominal Organ Transplant Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Mattioli V; Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Lepore V; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Imeneo R; Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Tomaso T; Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Gennari M; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Dondi A; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Leardini D; Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Santandrea C; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Ciotti G; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Bruno E; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Trani M; Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Godino L; Medical Genetics Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Via Massarenti, 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy. lea.godino@aosp.bo.it.
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Zdroj: European journal of pediatrics [Eur J Pediatr] 2024 Nov 29; Vol. 184 (1), pp. 55. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 29.
DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05895-8
Abstrakt: Nutritional assessment plays a pivotal role in individual development and represents a fundamental component in the early identification of nutritional challenges and imbalances in pediatric patients. Among the validated instruments in the literature, the STRONGkids tool is the most utilized. This study aimed to undertake the translation and transcultural validation of the STRONGkids tool. The STRONGkids tool underwent initial validation following the six-phase protocol outlined by Sousa and Rojjanasrirat, after which it was translated into Italian. The final Italian version of STRONGkids was then administered to a cohort of hospitalized children. Collected data underwent analysis to assess its psychometric properties. Through the initial five phases, an Italian version of the STRONGkids tool was developed, which is congruent with the original and widely utilized version. The sixth phase exhibited favorable intra-rater reliability (k = 0.92; 95% CI 0.87-0.97) and inter-rater reliability (k = 0.77; 95% CI 0.68-0.86). Conclusion: The validated Italian version of STRONGkids emerges as a crucial instrument for precise nutritional assessment during hospitalization, ensuring convenience and effectiveness for professionals. Our findings advocate for the adoption of STRONGkids as a tool for screening pediatric nutritional risk in Italy. STRONGkids represents a complementary tool alongside anthropometric evaluations for nurses. Recognizing its importance, nurses can enhance early identification and intervention in pediatric patients' nutritional risk as part of routine care, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethical approval: This study received the endorsement of the Bioethics Committee at the University of Bologna (protocol number 63546). This endorsement highlights the study’s commitment to ethical standards crucial for research involving human participants. All participants were provided with a participant information sheet detailing the purpose and methods of the study. They were informed of their voluntary participation and the option to decline without providing a reason. Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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