Table 2.
Results of the validation of the WARQ obtained through the first telephone interview – in the AR group ‒ with the guardians, when compared with the clinical diagnosis given by a specialist based on the ARIA criteria for AR (in person interview).
Indicator | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Accuracy (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Symptoms ever | 98,0 | 100 | 100 |
Symptoms in the last 12-months | 100 | 93.9 | 93.8 |
Itchy-watery eyes | 100 | 76.7 | 70.8 |
Prior diagnosis of AR | 100 | 95.8 | 95.8 |