Comparative study of PROMISⓇ self-efficacy for managing chronic conditions across chronic neurologic disorders.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Self-efficacy (SE) for managing chronic conditions is the belief that one can carry out behaviors to reach health goals. The study objective is to investigate (1) SE for managing chronic conditions across diverse neurologic conditions, (2) demographic and disease determinants of SE, and (3) SE as a predictor of health and disability. METHODS:Patients with chronic neurologic conditions (epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, Parkinson disease, stroke; n = 834) completed five SE for Managing Chronic Conditions instruments (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System®; PROMIS®). Other assessments included PROMIS depression, fatigue, physical function, and global health. RESULTS:Two of the five SE domains showed differences across the five disorders (ANOVA; SE for Manag

SUBMITTER: Shulman LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7071345 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature