Measurement properties of questionnaires assessing complementary and alternative medicine use in pediatrics: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used by children, but estimates of that use vary widely partly due to the range of questionnaires used to assess CAM use. However, no studies have attempted to appraise measurement properties of these questionnaires. The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise and summarize measurement properties of questionnaires of CAM use in pediatrics.

Study design

A search strategy was implemented in major electronic databases in March 2011 and conference websites, scientific journals and experts were consulted. Studies were included if they mentioned a questionnaire assessing the prevalence of CAM use in pediatrics. Members of the team independently rated the methodological quality of the studies (using

SUBMITTER: Toupin April K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3387262 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature