Development and psychometric properties of a self-care behaviors scale (SCBS) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of self-care behaviors in promoting physical function, pain management, health status and quality of life among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is well documented. However, there is no valid and reliable instrument in the literature to assess such behaviors among the patients. In the present study, we aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properties of a Self-care Behaviors Scale (SCBS) among patients with RA.

Methods

In 2017, applying a cross-sectional design, we recruited a convenient sample of 436 RA patients in Hamadan, Iran, to participate in the study. We developed the initial scale, including 30 items, after literature review, and having recommendations from an expert panel. Face, content, construct and convergent validity, as well a

SUBMITTER: Nadrian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6582489 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature