TY - JOUR
T1 - Methodological considerations in research with special populations
T2 - Children and adolescents
AU - Andrasik, Frank
AU - Powers, Scott W.
AU - McGrath, Patrick J.
PY - 2005/5
Y1 - 2005/5
N2 - Headache occurs across the lifespan, but limited attention has been devoted to children and adolescents. This article discusses pertinent methodological considerations when conducting behavioral research with pediatric populations. Issues needing special consideration when working with children and adolescents involve ethics, sample characterization, headache diagnosis, treatment administration, and outcome measurement. Available literature is reviewed and specific recommendations are offered when possible.
AB - Headache occurs across the lifespan, but limited attention has been devoted to children and adolescents. This article discusses pertinent methodological considerations when conducting behavioral research with pediatric populations. Issues needing special consideration when working with children and adolescents involve ethics, sample characterization, headache diagnosis, treatment administration, and outcome measurement. Available literature is reviewed and specific recommendations are offered when possible.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2005.05104.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2005.05104.x
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15953269
AN - SCOPUS:20544476383
SN - 0017-8748
VL - 45
SP - 520
EP - 525
JO - Headache
JF - Headache
IS - 5
ER -