Development of a Questionnaire for Children with Spinal Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Freja Gomez Overgaard, Henrik Hein Lauridsen, Mads Damkjær, Anne Reffsøe Ebbesen, Lise Hestbæk, Mikkel Brunsgaard Konner, Søren Francis Dyhrberg O’Neill, Stine Haugaard Pape, Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Christian Lund Straszek, Casper Nim
Primary Institution: Spine Centre of Southern Denmark, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark
Hypothesis
The study aimed to develop a tailored patient-reported questionnaire for children with spinal pain in secondary care.
Conclusion
MiRD-Kids is the first comprehensive questionnaire for children with spinal pain in outpatient settings, supporting high-quality research and clinical assessment.
Supporting Evidence
- Spinal pain affects up to 30% of school-age children.
- Current assessment tools often rely on parental reporting, limiting understanding of children's pain experiences.
- The questionnaire includes sections for parents and covers six domains for children.
Takeaway
Researchers created a special questionnaire to help understand how back pain affects kids, making it easier for doctors to help them.
Methodology
The development followed a structured, multi-phase approach including evidence synthesis, expert consultations, pilot testing, and implementation.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from parental involvement in the questionnaire completion.
Limitations
The study's findings are based on a limited sample size and may not be generalizable to all pediatric populations.
Participant Demographics
Participants were pediatric patients aged 12 to 17 years with spinal pain.
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