Rasch analysis of the mobile version of the eHealth literacy scale for cardiovascular disease patients.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading global health concern with rising morbidity and mortality. Despite medical advancements, effective self-management remains challenging due to patients' limited health literacy. While digital health interventions offer promising solutions, their efficacy depends on eHealth literacy. The mobile eHealth Literacy Scale (m-eHEALS) was developed to assess this construct, but its validity and applicability in CVD populations require further evaluation. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the m-eHEALS in CVD patients using Rasch analysis. Patients from cardiology and neurology departments in two tertiary hospitals were consecutively enrolled (February 20-May 4, 2023). Demographic data and m-eHEALS scores were collected. Rasch analysis asses

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature