Validity, reliability, and readability of single-item and short physical activity questionnaires for use in surveillance: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accurate and fast measurement of physical activity is important for surveillance. Even though many physical activity questionnaires (PAQ) are currently used in research, it is unclear which of them is the most reliable, valid, and easy to use. This systematic review aimed to identify existing brief PAQs, describe and compare their measurement properties, and assess their level of readability.

Methods

We performed a systematic review based on the PRISMA statement. Literature searches were conducted in six scientific databases. Articles were included if they evaluated validity and/or reliability of brief (i.e., with a maximum of three questions) physical activity or exercise questionnaires intended for healthy adults. Due to the heterogeneity of studies, data were s

SUBMITTER: Tcymbal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10931432 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature