• Amireault, S., Godin, G., Lacombe, J., Sabiston, C.M. (2015). The use of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire in oncology research: A systematic review. BMC Medical Research Methodology. 15:60. doi: 10.1186/s12874-015-0045-7.

The Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire (GSLTPAQ) is a short questionnaire that is commonly used in oncology research to measure leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and classify respondents as either active or insufficiently active. Although short, this questionnaire has proven to be valid and effective, however researchers often modify the questionnaire before using it in their studies. This can be problematic when they fail to provide evidence that the modified version is still valid. Amireault, Godin, Lacombe, and Sabiston sought to address this concern in a systematic review by documenting the frequency at which this questionnaire is used, summarizing hwo the GSLTPAQ is used, and assessing the validity of the scale when used amongst cancer survivors. In their review of 212 articles, the researchers found that the use of the GSLTPAQ for classification purposes in oncology research is common and, although limited, there is support for using the original form of the questionnaire. These findings support the continued use of the GSLTPAQ among cancer survivors.