ArticleBMC rheumatology2019
Development and psychometric properties of a self-care behaviors scale (SCBS) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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- The Turkish version of the self-care behaviors scale for rheumatoid arthritis patients: cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the self-management behaviors questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.BMC research notes · 2025Article
- Development and validation of the rheumatoid arthritis scale among the system of quality of life instruments for chronic diseases QLICD-RA (V2.0).Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Development and psychometric evaluation of a self-management behaviours scale in rheumatoid arthritis patients (RA-SMBS).BMC nursing · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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.
methodsIn 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 as reliability of the scale were investigated.
resultsIn Exploratory Factor Analysis, the optimal solution comprising 25 items and 7 factors was emerged, which explained 62.5% of all variances between the items. In Confirmatory Factor Analysis, the measurement model fit the data well, and all subscales were significant within an acceptable range (χ2 [233] = 428.654,
conclusionThe Self-care Behaviors Scale was found with appropriate validity, reliability, functionality and simplicity. To our knowledge, this scale is the only valid and reliable RA specific self-care behavior scale in the literature. Healthcare providers and health practitioners may apply the English version of this suitable instrument to find more valid and reliable data on RA self-care behaviors during primary assessments of the behaviors in educational interventions for the patients.
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