pGALS performs well in the hands of a medical student

نویسندگان

  • AL Rowan
  • S Jandial
  • A Myers
  • B Bateman
  • M Friswell
  • HE Foster
چکیده

Background pGALS (paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine) is a paediatric musculoskeletal (pMSK) screening examination validated for use in school-aged children [1], aimed at medical students. It is envisaged that pGALS will improve clinical skills and facilitate access to specialist care. Our aim was to assess the validity of pGALS in student hands and compare it to assessment by a consultant paediatric rheumatologist.

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دوره 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008