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ArticleThe World Allergy Organization journal2018

Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK): validation of the Portuguese version.

Gustavo F Wandalsen, Renata G Dias, Herberto J Chong-Neto, Nelson Rosário, Lillian Moraes, Neusa F Wandalsen, Décio Medeiros, Ana Caroline Della Bianca, Marilyn Urrutia-Pereira, Jennifer Avila and 2 more

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Article in The World Allergy Organization journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03290222 (Translation, Adaptation Into Portuguese), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Translation, Adaptation Into Portuguese (Brazilian Culture) and Validation of the Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK)

TypeobservationalSponsorFederal University of São PauloRan2017 to 2018Enrolled299ConditionsAsthma, Respiratory DiseaseArmsTRACK questionnaire
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Gustavo F Wandalsen1Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua dos Otonis 725, São Paulo, SP 04025-002 Brazil.
Renata G Dias1Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua dos Otonis 725, São Paulo, SP 04025-002 Brazil.
Herberto J Chong-Neto2Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.
Nelson Rosário2Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.
Lillian Moraes3Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil.
Neusa F Wandalsen4ABC Medical School, Santo André, Brazil.
Décio Medeiros5Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, Brazil.
Ana Caroline Della Bianca5Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, Brazil.
Marilyn Urrutia-PereiraFederal University of Pampas (UNIPAMPA), Bagé, Brazil.
Jennifer AvilaFederal University of Pampas (UNIPAMPA), Bagé, Brazil.
Patrícia P Jorge7Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCAR), São Carlos, Brazil.
Dirceu Solé1Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua dos Otonis 725, São Paulo, SP 04025-002 Brazil.

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Abstract

backgroundTRACK (Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids) questionnaire is an instrument developed and validated in English to evaluate the control of respiratory symptoms in children under 5 years of age.

objectiveTo validate the Portuguese version of the TRACK questionnaire.

methodsThe validation was done in an observational, prospective and multicenter evaluation (six centers in Brazil) in children with recurrent respiratory symptoms. Children were classified according to symptoms, GINA criteria and medical evaluation. Parents and doctors rated child respiratory symptom control in the last month (VAS). Approval from the Institutional Review Board was obtained in each centre, and written informed consent was obtained from parents.

resultsData from 299 children were obtained at baseline, and 195 at follow-up. The median score of the TRACK questionnaire was 65 and Cronbach's α was 0.70. TRACK scores showed significant correlation with the medical and family opinions about symptom control (r: 0.74 and r: 0.61). TRACK scores were significantly lower in children who had used systemic steroids (median [IQR]: 45 [30-65] vs 75 [55-80];

conclusionWe have demonstrated that the Portuguese version of the TRACK questionnaire has satisfactory reliability (internal consistency), adequate criterion validity (compared against GINA levels of control) and constructive validity (compared against respiratory symptoms and medical opinion), showing that it can be a useful tool to discriminate among children with different levels of respiratory symptom control.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03290222.

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