ITEM | POINTS |
1. Abdominal pain | |
No pain | 0 |
Pain can be ignored | 5 |
Pain cannot be ignored | 10 |
2. Rectal bleeding | |
None | 0 |
Small amount only, in less than 50% of stools | 10 |
Small amount with most stools | 20 |
Large amount (>50% of the stool content) | 30 |
3. Stool consistency of most stools | |
Formed | 0 |
Partially formed | 5 |
Completely unformed | 10 |
4. Number of stools per 24 h | |
0–2 | 0 |
3–5 | 5 |
6–8 | 10 |
>8 | 15 |
5. Nocturnal stools (any episode causing wakening) | |
No | 0 |
Yes | 10 |
6. Activity level | |
No limitation of activity | 0 |
Occasional limitation of activity | 5 |
Severe restricted activity | 10 |
SUM OF PUCAI (0–85) |
For user guide and cut-off values that correspond to response, remission, mild, moderate and severe disease activity, refer to the original manuscript.6
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