Validation of a Revised Knowledge Assessment Tool for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD-KID2).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

For children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acquired knowledge of their condition and treatment is integral to their adherence and self-management. Assessing their knowledge is vital to identify deficits that may affect disease management. IBD-KID2 is a knowledge assessment tool written for children aged 8 years and over with IBD.

Objectives

In order to examine validity and reliability, a study was carried out using IBD-KID2 in a paediatric IBD population and a number of comparator groups with established levels of IBD knowledge.

Methods

IBD-KID2 was administered to 4 participant groups in Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand: children with IBD (n = 22), children without IBD (n = 20), medical staff (n = 15), and administration s

SUBMITTER: Vernon-Roberts A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7315219 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature