Development and validation of a self-management behavior questionnaire for Chinese enterostomy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to develop a self-management behavior questionnaire for Chinese enterostomy patients and examine its reliability and validity.

Methods

Guided by the theory of self-management, an initial questionnaire was generated through literature review, group meetings, and two rounds of an expert consultation. Finally, the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were validated through a questionnaire survey of 200 enterostomy patients were selected from the Affiliated Hospital of Medical University from June 2016 to March 2017.

Results

The content validity index was 0.80-1.00. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor (dietary behavior, psychosocial behavior, symptom management behavior, medical compliance behavior, information manage

SUBMITTER: Du X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052256 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature