Key result
The RED-S specific screening tool demonstrated significant concurrent validity when compared with the pre-participation gynecological examination in young female athletes (Pearson's r = 0.697, p < 0.001).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the concurrent validity of a newly created relative energy deficiency in sport specific screening tool by comparing scores with the validated pre-participation gynecological examination.
Does the RED-S specific screening tool (RST) demonstrate concurrent validity with the pre-participation gynecological examination (PPGE) in young female athletes?
Cross-Sectional (n=39)
Single-blind (Investigator scoring tools was blinded)
Randomized survey order
Does the RED-S specific screening tool (RST) demonstrate concurrent validity with the pre-participation gynecological examination (PPGE) in young female athletes?
Effect estimate: Pearson's r = 0.697
p-value: p=<0.001
The newly developed RED-S specific screening tool (RST) is a valid, age-appropriate instrument for identifying relative energy deficiency in sport among young female athletes.
May support RED-S tool screening in young female athletes; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Background The purpose of this study was to determine the concurrent validity of a newly created relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) specific screening tool (RST) by comparing scores with the validated pre-participation gynecological examination (PPGE). We hypothesized that the investigators would observe no significant difference between the means of the RST and the PPGE survey. Methods This was a crossover study of 39 female subjects who completed both the RST and the PPGE. The survey order was randomized. Results The RST was validated compared with the PPGE (Pearson’s r = 0.697, p < 0.001). Conclusion The administration of an RST to middle- and high-school female athletes was validated compared with the PPGE. Formatting limitations of the screening tool were highlighted, leading to changes that improved the accuracy of the screening tool prior to application in a clinical setting. The RST is an age-appropriate screening tool that can be used by coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other healthcare practitioners to detect RED-S risk and allow for earlier intervention.
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Davelaar et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) risk (n=39). RED-S specific screening tool (RST) vs. Pre-participation gynecological examination (PPGE) was evaluated on Concurrent validity between RST and PPGE scores (Pearson's r = 0.697, p=<0.001). The RED-S specific screening tool demonstrated significant concurrent validity when compared with the pre-participation gynecological examination in young female athletes (Pearson's r = 0.697, p < 0.001).
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