Digital anthropometric evaluation of young children: comparison to results acquired with conventional anthropometry.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Three-dimensional optical (3DO) imaging devices for acquiring anthropometric measurements are proliferating in healthcare facilities, although applicability in young children has not been evaluated; small body size and movement may limit device accuracy. The current study aim was to critically test three commercial 3DO devices in young children.

Methods

The number of successful scans and circumference measurements at six anatomic sites were quantified with the 3DO devices in 64 children, ages 5-8 years. Of the scans available for processing, 3DO and flexible tape-measure measurements made by a trained anthropometrist were compared.

Results

Sixty of 181 scans (33.1%) could not be processed for technical reasons. Of processed scans, mean 3DO-tape circumference

SUBMITTER: Kennedy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8617044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature