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The Korean Version of the Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK): Reliability and Validity

Yun Jung Choi1,2, Gwang Cheon Jang3, Hyeon-Jong Yang4

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Korean Medical Science
|January 22, 2019
PubMed

Insights

The Korean version of the Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing asthma control in preschool children. This tool helps monitor respiratory health and treatment effectiveness in young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Clinical Assessment Tools
  • Asthma Management

Background:

  • The Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) questionnaires are established tools for monitoring respiratory control in preschool children.
  • Previous versions have been validated in multiple languages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Korean translation of the TRACK questionnaire.
  • To assess its utility in Korean preschool children with asthma.

Main Methods:

  • The Korean TRACK questionnaire was administered to caregivers of preschool children with asthma at two visits, 4-6 weeks apart.
  • Physicians assessed asthma control, symptom timing, and adjusted therapy at each visit.
  • Statistical analyses included Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency and test-retest reliability.

Main Results:

  • The Korean TRACK questionnaire demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.65) and good test-retest reliability (0.72).
  • Scores significantly correlated with physician-assessed asthma control, treatment adjustments, and symptom recency (P < 0.001).
  • The questionnaire showed sensitivity of 75.6% and specificity of 70.9% for identifying well-controlled asthma.

Conclusions:

  • The Korean version of the TRACK questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing respiratory and asthma control in Korean preschool children.
  • It can aid clinicians in monitoring disease control and guiding treatment decisions.
Abstract

Keywords:
AsthmaPediatricPreschool ChildrenQuestionnaireValidation Studies

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