Pediatric Functional Constipation Questionnaire-Parent Report (PedFCQuest-PR): development and validation

Gamarra, Andrea Catherine Quiroz; Carvalho, Mary de Assis; Machado, Nilton Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2021.03.005

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“…Pediatric Functional Constipation Questionnaire -Parent Report (PedFCQuest-PR) showed good acceptability, validity, sensitivity, responsiveness, reliability, and general applicability of the instrument for the target group. Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency was 0.88. results confirmed an excellent association between the PedFCQuest-PR total score and the presence/absence of the Rome IV Criteria items [58].…”

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Pediatric Functional Constipation in Clinical Practice: The Continuous Search for the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Machado,

Dias,

Hercos

et al. 2023

Arch Gastroenterol Res

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Functional constipation (FC) has a pooled world prevalence of 9.5%, a clear definition by Rome IV Criteria, and the NAPGHAN/ESPGHAN guidelines recommendation for management. With well-defined parameters, this commentary discusses the paths followed by the literature to implement different therapeutic modalities over time. The text will prioritize information based on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or reviews. Recently, an Editorial exploring gastrointestinal diseases across the Lifespan linked constipation as a “vexing issue that, unfortunately, has the potential to impair Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL).” Indeed, The Rome Foundation recommended that HRQOL scores may assist in diagnosis, management, prognosis, and therapeutic decisions. Therefore, it can be helpful for clinicians, psychologists, and researchers and could be used to support health services that want to implement an HRQOL program. The final idea is to propose HRQOL as a secondary outcome for Pediatric FC monitoring this disorder.

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confidence: 63%

Pediatric Functional Constipation in Clinical Practice: The Continuous Search for the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Machado,

Dias,

Hercos

et al. 2023

Arch Gastroenterol Res

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“…In the FC under treatment, only 50% of the children improve and remain without medication after 6 to 12 months, 10,11 around 25% maintain the symptoms until adulthood, 12 and the patient's Health-Related Quality of Life is impaired. 13,14 Accordingly, a study analyzing the clinical and therapeutic presentation of children with FC in the first 12 months of life could contribute to a better understanding and approach to this disorder.…”

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Purpose: To assess and compares sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, and treatment characteristics in two subgroups of children with FC: 1) with onset in the first 12 months old and 2) with onset after 13 months old.Methods: Observational, retrospective cohort study, including consecutive cases of children/adolescents for initial evaluation of constipation. Data were collected in a predesigned standard protocol, and the parents answered all the questions during the first visit. Inclusion criteria: age between 01 month to 15 years of age, with a diagnosis of FC defined according to the Rome Criteria III and Rome IV criteria. Exclusion criteria: constipation of organic etiology; other chronic health problems such as neurological, genetic, mental/ psychiatric disorders or growth and development disorders. The stool form was evaluated according to Bristol Stool Form Scale. Two experienced pediatric gastroenterologists determined the patients' final diagnoses of FC. Approval was obtained from the ethics committee.Results: Five hundred and four children were identified with constipation at their initial visit. Thirty-two were excluded based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The remaining 472 children (225 with onset within the first 12 months and 247 after 13 months) were included. There was a long time to first visit in those with onset in the first 12 months of life. There is no difference in BMI/age scores between the two groups. FC onset in the first 12 months has more scybalous stools, painful defecation, bloody stools, a lower proportion with bowel toilet training, and bladder control. In FC starting in the first 12 months of life, only half of the children (55%) were treated with laxatives, and an entire group used rectal treatment. Conclusion:FC is a common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder affecting infants during the first months of life. The primary inadequate treatment and referral delay implies worsening symptoms, chronicity, and non-implementing North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition guidelines.

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Association between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome and respiratory tract infections in children: A prospective cohort study

Dong

et al. 2021

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences

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Pediatric Functional Constipation Questionnaire-Parent Report (PedFCQuest-PR): development and validation

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Pediatric Functional Constipation in Clinical Practice: The Continuous Search for the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Pediatric Functional Constipation in Clinical Practice: The Continuous Search for the Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Association between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome and respiratory tract infections in children: A prospective cohort study

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