論文

査読有り 国際誌
2019年3月6日

Validity of an observational assessment tool for multifaceted evaluation of faecal condition.

Scientific reports
  • Harumi Ohno
  • ,
  • Haruka Murakami
  • ,
  • Kumpei Tanisawa
  • ,
  • Kana Konishi
  • ,
  • Motohiko Miyachi

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開始ページ
3760
終了ページ
3760
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.1038/s41598-019-40178-5

Faecal volume, form, colour, and odour are associated with various diseases, dietary habits, and the gut microbiome. Multifaceted assessment of faecal condition will be needed for future research and practice. Faecal observation has advantages, as it is non-invasive, frequent, and easy. We have developed and validated an illustrative card tool for comprehensively faecal assessment. In 38 healthy adults, observations of volume, form, colour, and odour of faeces using the tool were compared to the objective characteristics of the actual faeces determined using a weighing scale, moisture meter, hardness meter, colourimeter, and odour measuring device. A significant positive correlation (ρ = 0.778) was observed between the number of faecal model (2 cm × 10 cm) units and the actual weight. The Bristol Stool Form Scale showed a significant positive correlation with the moisture content (ρ = 0.717) and negative correlations with faecal hardness (ρ = -0.843) and adhesiveness (ρ = -0.761). The L*a*b* colour space values of the stool differed significantly among observational judgments using the colour card tool. No significant correlation was observed between the observation of odour and the measured odour index. In conclusion, the faecal volume, form, and colour can be estimated by observation using the multifaceted assessment card tool.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-40178-5
PubMed
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30842504
PubMed Central
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6403287
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.1038/s41598-019-40178-5
  • PubMed ID : 30842504
  • PubMed Central 記事ID : PMC6403287

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