Validating Paediatric Morphometrics: body proportion measurement using photogrammetric anthropometry

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (11-12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bas Penders ◽  
Ralph Brecheisen ◽  
Angèle Gerver ◽  
Geertjan van Zonneveld ◽  
Willem-Jan Gerver
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Body Proportions ◽  
Body Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
User Friendly

AbstractTaking multiple anthropometric measurements for the description of body proportions in an accurate way is a time-consuming procedure that requires specific tools and skills. This is why we developed an alternative method based on digital photography for taking these measurements which is faster and easier to use, to make anthropometry more user-friendly and approachable to paediatricians.We conducted a cross-sectional study in 54 children between 2 and 18 years of age. We compared manual measurements with photogrammetric measurements to validate our method.Inter-observer correlations of all measurements are ≥0.96 and mean differences are 0.3–0.9 cm, except for arm span. Comparison of manual to photogrammetric measurements shows mean differences of 0.6–1.3 cm, with correlations ≥0.92, except for sitting height and arm span. Correlations of ratios between methods are height/sitting height (Photogrammetric anthropometry is faster, easier to use and provides the paediatrician with more flexibility as taking the digital photographs and performing the analysis are separated.

Correlation between Anthropometric Measurements of Height and Arm Span in Children Aged 7-12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmayani Rahmayani ◽  
Eddy Fadlyana ◽  
Meita Dhamayanti ◽  
Kusnandi Rusmil ◽  
Rodman Tarigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Span

scholarly journals Anthropometric Measurements Of The Ventrogluteal İnjectıon Area: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 900-910
Author(s):  
Emel Tuğrul ◽  
Leyla Khorshıd ◽  
Özüm Tunçyürek
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Tissue Thickness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crista Iliaca

Research Problem / Aim: The ventrogluteal injection area is one of the areas most frequently used by nurses in intramuscular injection applications. The thicknesses of the subcutaneous tissue and the muscle tissue in this area are important for a safe injection. The aim of this study is the determination of the subcutaneous and muscle tissue thicknesses on the ventrogluteal injection area and the anthropometric data about it. Method: The study has designed a cross-sectional study. 150 individuals who applied to the ultrasound unit of the hospital and accepted to participate in the study were included in the study. The ventrogluteal injection area was determined with the ‘’V’’ method by the researcher. The subcutaneous and muscle tissue thicknesses from the areas on the injection area and the areas 2 and 4 cm around the injection area were determined using the ultrasound device. Moreover, the relation between the anthropometric measurements of the individuals (height, weight, waist, hip and crista iliaca circumferences, distance between the large trochanter and crista iliaca and crista iliaca anterior) and the tissue thicknesses on the injection area were evaluated. The data of the research were evaluated with definitive statistics, ANOVA test and posthoc Tukey test, t test and correlation analysis. The p<0.05 value was accepted as statistically significant for all results. Findings: The average subcutaneous tissue thickness in the injection area was determined as 15.44±8.01 mm and the average tissue thickness there was determined as 31.75±11.86 mm. The subcutaneous tissue thickness in women was found more than the subcutaneous tissue thickness in men. When the tissue thicknesses 2 and 4 cm around the injection area were analyzed, it was found that the area where the total tissue thickness was the least was over 2 cm (41.67±14.83) and over 4 cm (35.79±15.55) of the injection area. It was determined that the average total thickness 4 cm around the injection area was less than 38 mm in underwight individuals. Conclusions: According to the results obtained from the study, the weight and body mass index of the individual should be considered in the choice of the injection area and the length of the needle to be used when the ventrogluteal injection area was used in intramuscular injections. Especially in obese individuals, longer needles can be preferred. Besides, it must be thought that there may be the risk of bone injury 4 cm around the injection area in asthenic individuals and individuals with normal weight. Moreover, since the individuals’ having a large waist and hip circumference is related to their subcutaneous tissue thickness, it is recommended that long needles should be chosen in these individuals.

scholarly journals Refractive Outcomes of  Table-Mounted and HandheldAuto-Refractometers in Children: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
müjdat karab ◽  
sinem karabulut ◽  
Aylin karalezli
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Spearman's Rho ◽  
Spearman’S Rho ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Cylinder Power

Abstract Background: To compare the refractive results of two autorefractors.Methods: We designed this study as an observational, cross-sectional study. We compared the mean spheric and cylinder power, spherical equivalent, Jackson cross-cylinder values, determined the limits of agreement (LoA), and evaluated reliability.Results: Nidek HandyRef-K autorefractor measured more astigmatism and myopia in terms of the mean cylindrical power (P<.001) and spherical equivalent (P=.024). Nidek HandyRef-K showed significantly more myopic results in subgroups with spherical power more than +1.50 Diopters (D) hyperopia and -3.00 D myopia (P=.031; P=.045; P=.026; respectively) and higher astigmatism in the subgroup with the cylindric power less than -1.00 D (P<.001). The mean differences and 95% LoA were 0.06 D ± 0.47 D (-0.82 D to 0.98 D) in spherical power, 0.08 D ± 0.28 D (-0.47 D to 0.64 D) in cylindrical power, 0.11 D ± 0.47 D (-0.81 D to 1.01 D) in spherical equivalent, 0.02 D ± 0.36 D (-0.73 D to 0.69 D) in Jackson cross-cylinder power at 0°, 0.005 D ± 0.54 D (-1.07 D to 1.06 D) in Jackson cross-cylinder power at 45°. There was a strong correlation for spherical power (Spearman’s rho=0.99, P<.001), cylindrical power (Spearman’s rho=0.88, P<.001), spherical equivalent (Spearman’s rho=0.98, P<.001).Conclusion: Nidek HandyRef-K showed more myopic results regarding spherical equivalent and cylindrical power. Nidek HandyRef-K showed significantly more myopia in spherical power more than +1.50 D hyperopia, -3.00 D myopia, and more prominent astigmatism in cylindrical power less than -1.00 D subgroups.

scholarly journals Relationships between the inflammatory potential of the diet, aging and anthropometric measurements in a cross-sectional study in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iftikhar Alam ◽  
Nitin Shivappa ◽  
James R. Hebert ◽  
Graham Pawelec ◽  
Anis Larbi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Selecting Risk of Bias Tools for Observational Studies for a Systematic Review of Anthropometric Measurements and Dental Caries among Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8623
Author(s):  
Rokiah Mamikutty ◽  
Ameera Syafiqah Aly ◽  
Jamaludin Marhazlinda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

In conducting a systematic review, assessing the risk of bias of the included studies is a vital step; thus, choosing the most pertinent risk of bias (ROB) tools is crucial. This paper determined the most appropriate ROB tools for assessing observational studies in a systematic review assessing the association between anthropometric measurements and dental caries among children. First, we determined the ROB tools used in previous reviews on a similar topic. Subsequently, we reviewed articles on ROB tools to identify the most recommended ROB tools for observational studies. Of the twelve ROB tools identified from the previous steps, three ROB tools that best fit the eight criteria of a good ROB tool were the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) for cohort and case-control studies, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) for a cross-sectional study. We further assessed the inter-rater reliability for all three tools by analysing the percentage agreement, inter-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and kappa score. The overall percentage agreements and reliability scores of these tools ranged from good to excellent. Two ROB tools for the cross-sectional study were further evaluated qualitatively against nine of a tool’s advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the AHRQ and NOS were selected as the most appropriate ROB tool to assess cross-sectional and cohort studies in the present review.

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