PCDAI v.1
The Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index helps to assess the severity of Crohn’s disease in pediatric patients.
The Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) helps to assess the severity of Crohn’s disease in pediatric patients.
Used in patients aged 19 yrs or younger who have a confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease and can be used both in initial and follow-up consultations, helping to monitor severity. The variables are separated into History, Examination and laboratory tests with scores ranging from 0-10 (HCT half as much). The overall sum of the individual items range from 0 to 105. Interpretation: Score <10: Remission Score 10–27.5: Mild Crohn’s Disease Score 30–37.5: Moderate Crohn’s Disease Score ≥40: Severe Crohn’s Disease
Do not use this tool in patients over the age of 19 yrs.
Ref. 1: Hyams JS, et al. Development and validation of a pediatric Crohn's disease activity index. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1991 May;12(4):439-47. Ref. 2: Hyams J, et al. Evaluation of the pediatric Crohn disease activity index: a prospective multicenter experience. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2005 Oct;41(4):416-21.
OBSERVATION.pediatric_crohns_activity_index_score.v1, OBSERVATION.lab_test-serum_albumin.v1, OBSERVATION.lab_test-full_blood_count.v1, OBSERVATION.basic_demographic.v1, EVALUATION.pcdai_assessment.v1
