Baylor Continence Scale in Children With Anorectal Malformations: A Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the validity and reliability of the Baylor Continence Scale adapted for Turkish-speaking children diagnosed with anorectal malformations. This study aims to standardize continence assessment in Turkish clinical settings, helping healthcare providers make informed treatment and follow-up decisions for pediatric patients with this condition. The study focuses on children aged 6 to 18 years who have undergone surgery for anorectal malformations. The main intervention is the Turkish version of the Baylor Continence Scale, which will be tested for language adaptation, statistical validity, and reliability in this population. The study is observational and includes data collection over an average of 6 to 12 months to analyze the scale's performance. This approach may be among the first to validate this tool specifically for Turkish children with anorectal malformations. Participants and their caregivers will be involved in completing the scale and providing relevant information during the study period. Researchers will assess the scale's validity and reliability through statistical methods. The primary outcome is the validity and reliability analysis of the scale. The study does not involve treatment administration but focuses on assessment accuracy in children who have already undergone surgery. The study is scheduled to end in June 2026.

Baylor Continence Scale Validity in Anorectal Malformation