Table 1 Statements of the Delphi questionnaire
Section | Statements | |
|---|---|---|
Conceptualization | 1. It is necessary to develop a standardized questionnaire that can be used by KMDs in KM treatment for children or in research. | |
2. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should measure various areas constituting pediatric health. | ||
3. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should measure the body functions of children. | ||
4. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should measure activities and participation of children. | ||
5. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should be based on the <Five Viscera Weak Children Questionnaire>. | ||
6. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should provide a total score. | ||
7. The <KM pediatric questionnaire> should provide a score for each area. | ||
Construction | Age Range | 1. A < KM pediatric questionnaire> should be developed for children aged 1–5. |
2. A < KM pediatric questionnaire> should be developed for children aged 6–9. | ||
3. A < KM pediatric questionnaire> should be developed for children aged 0–20. | ||
Response Options | 4. It is appropriate to use Likert scales when responding to the <KM pediatric questionnaire>. | |
5. It is appropriate to use visual analogue scales when responding to the <KM pediatric questionnaire>. | ||
6. It is appropriate to use dichotomic (yes/no) response options when responding to the <KM pediatric questionnaire>. | ||
Recall Period | 7. It is appropriate to ask about the last 1 month. | |
8. It is appropriate to ask about the last 3 months. | ||
9. It is appropriate to ask about the last 6 months. | ||
10. It is appropriate to ask about the last 1 year. | ||
Items | How much do you agree that “the following items should be included in the questionnaire”? chills / cold hands and feet / hyperhidrosis / headache / dizziness and giddiness / arthralgia / chest discomfort / abdominal pain / vomiting / anorexia / thirst / diarrhea / constipation / frequent urination / sleeping disorder / fatigue / vitality / complexion / dry skin / frequent infections / rhinorrhea/nasal obstruction / epistaxis / being easily startled / anxiety / sensitivity | |
Sources of content | Sources of content | How important do you think the following materials are to the development of the questionnaire? |
1. Focus group interview (child) | ||
2. Focus group interview (parents) | ||
3. Focus group interview (experts) | ||
4. Existing pediatric PROM | ||
Literature references | 5. KM pediatrics textbook | |
6. TCM pediatrics textbook | ||
7. Conventional medicine pediatrics textbook | ||
8. Articles using <Five Viscera Weak Children Questionnaire> | ||
9. Articles on pediatric PROM | ||