Table 2 Description of quality scoring system for the self-care surveys reviewed
Dimensions of quality assessment | Points awardeda |
|---|---|
Methodology | Â |
 1. Representative Sampling Strategy | 1 |
 2. Sample size > 500 | 1 |
 3. Response rate > 75% | 1 |
 4. Low recall bias (prospective data collection or retrospective data collection within the past 12 months) | 1 |
Reporting of participants characteristics | Â |
 5. Classification of specific sleep disturbance reported (e.g. insomnia/sleep apnea). | 1 |
 6. Age | 1 |
 7. Ethnicity | 1 |
 8. Indicator of socioeconomic status (income, education) | 1 |
 9. Gender | 1 |
Reporting of self-care | Â |
 10. Definition of self-care products or practices provided to participants | 1 |
 11. Participants can name self-care products/practices used (open question). | 1 |
 12. Use of self-care products or practices assessed | 1 |