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Screening utility and acceptability of the Kiswahili-pGALS (paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine) at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya-A diagnostic accuracy study.

Jacqueline E KawisheAnthony NgugiStanley LuchtersHelen FosterAngela Nyangore Migowa
Published in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2023)
The Kiswahili-pGALS's was found to be a useful screening tool to aid early identification of MSK conditions in Kiswahili-speaking settings. However, the low specificity implies that relatively large number of false positives would still need to be reviewed by a rheumatologist if the tool is adapted for use.
Keyphrases
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • acute care
  • cerebral palsy
  • bioinformatics analysis
  • electronic health record