Validation of the eHealth Literacy Scale Instrument in a Restless Legs Syndrome Population: Classical Test Theory and Rasch Analysis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increased use of the internet and digital health care for patients with long-term conditions implies a need for assuring digital health literacy skills. Patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) represent a group where digital sources of information are highly valued. This is due to a difficult diagnosis and complex treatment situation that contributes to patients seeking out digital resources themselves to handle the perceived shortcomings in their care. To benefit from these resources, patients need to have the digital skills to explore information to optimize their understanding of the disease and its treatments. The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), which has been used in both general populations and patients with long-term conditions, could, if proven valid, be u

SUBMITTER: Georgsson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12422746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature