Telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology: the video pediatric gait, arms, legs, and spine (v-pGALS) examination.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Video pediatric gait, arms, leg, and spine (v-pGALS) is a virtual application of the pediatric gait, arms, leg, and spine (pGALS) examination performed by video. We aimed to verify the applicability, validity, and accuracy of the Turkish translation of v-pGALS in a large pediatric patient cohort.

Materials and methods

Children aged 4-18 years seen between May and June 2022 were included. A hands-on physical examination and v-pGALS were performed. Demographics, active symptoms, physical examination findings, diagnosis, and v-pGALS findings were recorded. The acceptability of v-pGALS, in terms of additional distress and duration, was measured by the parent/patient using a visual analog scale (VAS).

Results

102 patients (median age 12.41 years) were includ

SUBMITTER: Balik Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11518324 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature