Acceptability and practicality of a Spanish translation of paediatric Gait Arms Legs and Spine (pGALS) in Peruvian children

作者：Abernethy Katrina^*; Jandial Sharmila; Hill Lucy; Salazar Sanchez Ernesto; Foster Helen

来源：Pediatric Rheumatology, 2014, 12(1): 48.

DOI：10.1186/1546-0096-12-48

• pGALS
• Musculoskeletal
• Clinical skills
• Medical education
• Child
• Spanish
• Paediatrics

Background: The paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine (pGALS) musculoskeletal examination tool is validated for use in school-aged English Speaking children and shown to be practical and effective in acute paediatric practice in the UK and Malawi. Our aim was to assess the acceptability and practicality of a Spanish translation of pGALS in an acute paediatric setting in Peru. %26lt;br%26gt;Findings: Fifty-three school-aged children presenting to Hospital Regional de Loreto, Peru were recruited to undergo a pGALS examination using a Spanish translation of the instructions. The pGALS examination was completed in 92.5% (49/53), with the time taken (median 4.42 minutes) being acceptable to most parents (98.1%, 52/53). Most children (88.7%, 47/53), found the pGALS examination caused %26apos;little%26apos; or %26apos;no additional discomfort%26apos;. Using pGALS, significant findings were observed in 18/53 (34%) children; these related to fractures (4/18), hypermobility (4/18), infectious causes (5/18) and soft tissue trauma (5/18). %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusion: Using this Spanish translation, pGALS assessment was practical, acceptable and effective in detecting musculoskeletal changes in many children.

• 出版日期2014-11-20