Systematic review of the properties of tools used to measure outcomes in anxiety intervention studies for children with autism spectrum disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence about relevant outcomes is required in the evaluation of clinical interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, to date, the variety of outcome measurement tools being used, and lack of knowledge about the measurement properties of some, compromise conclusions regarding the most effective interventions.

Objectives

This two-stage systematic review aimed to identify the tools used in studies evaluating interventions for anxiety for high-functioning children with ASD in middle childhood, and then to evaluate the tools for their appropriateness and measurement properties.

Methods

Electronic databases including Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, and the Cochrane database and registers were searched for anxiety intervention studies f

SUBMITTER: Wigham S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3897429 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature