Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess Disease-Related Knowledge in Children with Coeliac Disease.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Assessment of disease-specific knowledge levels among children with coeliac disease (CD) is essential to support self-management of their condition. A suitable knowledge assessment tool has not yet been identified that is appropriate for children. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a tool for this purpose. Materials and Methods: Using content synthesis of available literature, a CD knowledge assessment tool (CD-Know) was developed to include items shown to be relevant to the management of CD for children. CD-Know went through development stages of expert review, two rounds of pilot/validation testing, and item response analysis. CD-Know scores were compared between participant groups using a univariate linear model. Results: CD-Kno

SUBMITTER: Hall S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12898186 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature