Facilitating comprehensive child health monitoring within REDCap - an open-source code for real-time Z-score assessments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Monitoring of somatic development through the assessment of anthropometric variables such as weight, height, and BMI is vital for evaluating the physical development and nutritional status of children. This approach aids in the early identification of somatic developmental disorders, enabling timely medical interventions. It traditionally relies on Z-scores, which compare anthropometric variables with reference standards. In addition to somatic development monitoring, the early detection and management of pediatric and adolescent hypertension are crucial due to potential long-term health risks. However, manual calculations of Z-scores are time-consuming and error-prone, impeding timely interventions for at-risk children. This article introduces an innovative open-code so

SUBMITTER: Mendon P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619695 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature