Patient selection: pediatric patient
Parameters scored 1 point if present:
(1) alcohol abuse or dependence
(2) anxiety or panic attack
(3) asthma
(4) developmental delay
(5) eating disorder
(6) gastrointestinal condition
(7) pain condition
(8) sleep disorder
(9) conduct disorder
(10) joint disorder
(11) nausea or vomiting
Parameters scored 2 point if present:
(1) anemia
(2) cardiovascular condition
(3) chromosomal anomalies
(4) congenital malformations
(5) smoking
(6) weight loss
(7) menstrual disorders
Parameters scored 3 point if present:
(1) drug abuse or dependence
(2) psychotic disorders
Parameters scored 4 point if present:
(1) depression
(2) diabetes mellitus
(3) epilepsy or convulsions
Parameters scored 5 point if present:
(1) any malignancy
total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters present)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 48
Performance:
• The area under the ROC curve is 0.72.
