A short tool to screen self-care preparedness: cross-sectional study in general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-care is crucial in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It is important to identify patients who need support with self-care.

Objectives

This study introduces a self-care preparedness index (SCPI) and examines its associations with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and other outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of adults (n = 301) with hypertension, coronary artery disease, or diabetes in primary health care. Based on the self-care questionnaire, SCPI was formed. A higher SCPI value indicated better self-care preparedness. We examined correlations and a hypothesis of linearity between SCPI and HRQoL (15D), depressive symptoms (BDI), patient activation (PAM), and health-related outcomes (self-rated health, life satisfaction, physi

SUBMITTER: Mikkonen U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11636555 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature