Observation and Classification of Prehension in Preschool Children: A Reliability Study

The diet quality index (DQI) for preschool children is a new index developed to reflect compliance with four main food-based dietary guidelines for preschool children in Flanders. The present study investigates: (1) the validity of this index by comparing DQI scores for preschool children with nutrient intakes, both of which were derived from 3 d estimated diet records; (2) the reproducibility of the DQI for preschoolers based on a parentally reported forty-seven-item FFQ DQI, which was repeated after 5 weeks; (3) the relative validity of the FFQ DQI with 3 d record DQI scores as reference. The study sample included 510 and 58 preschoolers (2·5–6·5 years) for validity and reproducibility analyses, respectively. Increasing 3 d record DQI scores were associated with decreasing consumption of added sugars, and increasing intakes of fibre, water, Ca and many micronutrients. Mean FFQ DQI test–retest scores were not significantly different: 72 (sd 11) v. 71 (sd 10) (P = 0·218) out of a maximum of 100. Mean 3 d record DQI score (66 (sd 10)) was significantly lower than mean FFQ DQI (71 (sd 10); P < 0·001). The reproducibility correlation was 0·88. Pearsons correlation (adjusted for within-person variability) between FFQ and 3 d record DQI scores was 0·82. Cross-classification analysis of the FFQ and 3 d record DQI classified 60 % of the subjects in the same category and 3 % in extreme tertiles. Cross-classification of repeated administrations classified 62 % of the subjects in the same category and 3 % in extreme categories. The FFQ-based DQI approach compared well with the 3 d record approach, and it can be used to determine diet quality among preschoolers.

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The WPPSI and the Stanford-Binet: A validity and reliability study using gifted preschool children.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology ◽

10.1037/h0031304 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 163-163 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Lena Ruschival ◽

John G. Way

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Reliability Study

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The use of the comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for low back pain in clinical practice: a reliability study

Physiotherapy Research International ◽

10.1002/pri.436 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 147-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Roger Hilfiker ◽

Seraina Obrist ◽

Gregor Christen ◽

Tobias Lorenz ◽

Alarcos Cieza

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

International Classification ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Low Back ◽

Disability And Health ◽

Reliability Study ◽

Core Set

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Morphophonemic Processes in Children

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/00034894800890s537 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 89 (5_suppl) ◽

pp. 158-160

Author(s):

John Lybolt

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Similar Response ◽

Response Patterns ◽

Developmental Expectations ◽

Normal Speaking

Classification of preschool children as language-delayed or articulation-impaired, as though these deficit areas were independent, has seldom been challenged. Three groups of ten preschool children were selected to represent normally developing, articulation-impaired, and language-delayed subjects. Their productions of /s/, /z/, /t/, and /d/ were assessed in tasks requiring application of articulatory and grammatical rules. Each group had difficulty applying both articulatory and grammatical rules, normal-speaking children performing best and language-delayed children applying the rules least consistently. Each group evidenced similar response patterns which conformed to developmental expectations.

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