Evaluation of a Swedish version of the arthritis self-efficacy scale in people with fibromyalgia.
The major purpose of this study was to determine the utility and construct validity of the Swedish version of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES-S). Ninetynine women with fibromyalgia (FS) were included in a randomized, controlled trial of fibromyalgia efficacy-based self-management education and physical training. Several self-report instruments were used to evaluate the outcome of the intervention. Evidence of construct validity of the ASES-S was revealed in the factor analysis which produced a three factor solution similar to previous results. Significant correlations between ASES-S and pre and post health status measures were consistent with theoretically derived hypotheses, further testifying to construct validity. Multiple regression analyses confirmed that pretest ASES-S was the strongest predictor of posttest ASES-S. The results indicated that the intervention had produced a significant change in ASES-S and that this positive change in self-efficacy was associated with changes in health status. In conclusion, this study has shown the ASES-S to be a valid measure of treatment effects also for patients with FS.
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
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Lomi
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Burckhardt
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Bjelle
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000523:psychology*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D011379:Prognosis; D012648:Self Care; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires