Assessments, diagnostic criteria and outcome measures for growing pains and persistent pain in the presence of restless leg syndrome in children: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify the assessments, diagnostic criteria and outcome measures reported in peer-reviewed literature for children with growing pains and persistent lower limb pain in the presence of restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Study design

Scoping review completed in line with Joanna Briggs Institute methodological guidance DATA SOURCES: Five online databases were searched-MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and AMED-for records up to 14 October 2024.

Eligibility criteria

Records reporting on the use of assessments, diagnostic criteria or outcome measures in children (aged 0-18 years) with growing pains or persistent lower limb pain in the presence of RLS. Articles were required to have a sample size of ≥10 and be available in English language.

Data extraction and s

SUBMITTER: Smith M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature