Life Activities Questionnaire for Childhood Asthma

Name of Questionnaire

Description

Three separate instruments:
This pediatric asthma scale has separate versions for children aged 4-7, 8-11, and 12-16. Taps quality of living and level of distress caused by the disease. Responses are in the form of "smiley" faces; questionnaires are completed, at least for younger children, with the help of the parent.

Age Range

5-17

Items

71

Domains

7 (physical, work, outdoor, emotions and emotional behavior, home care, eating and drinking, and miscellaneous)

Scale

1-5

Reliability

Not reported

Validity across groups

Not reported

Responsiveness

Not reported

Does change in score reflect true change?

Not reported

References

1. Creer TL, et al. A life activities questionnaire for childhood asthma. J Asthma 1993;30:467-473.