10.18710/K3H0OL Brenne, Hilde Hilde Brenne https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3134-0051 NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology DataverseNO 2023 Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Inter-rater reliability Reliability Respiratory distress NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Brenne, Hilde Hilde Brenne NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology 2022-08-31 2023-05-25 2023-09-28 Observational data 10.18710/K3H0OL/ABFNEJ 10.18710/K3H0OL/JBPROJ 12990 2618 text/plain text/plain 1.1 Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. Background There are various methods of respiratory support available to optimize respiratory function in preterm infants. Respiratory scoring tools might provide information on which method to choose and the level and duration of support needed. Before implementing a respiratory scoring tool in our clinical practice, we aimed to test the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Silverman and Andersen index (SA index) among neonatologists and nurses when applied to preterm infants on respiratory support. We also examined the association between the SA index and the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi signals).