Table 2 Average score for global outcome measures and individual components of each measure
From: The association of patient trust and self-care among patients with diabetes mellitus
Outcome Measure | Mean (SD, Range) |
|---|---|
Hassles associated with diabetes care* | Â |
   Average for entire scale | 1.6 (0.7, 1–4.5) |
Remembering to take diabetes medicine | 1.2 (0.7, 1–5) |
Remembering to test blood for sugar | 1.4 (0.9, 1–5) |
Making meal plans | 1.6 (1.2, 1–5) |
Avoiding foods you enjoy | 2.4 (1.4, 1–5) |
Keeping schedule in mind at times | 1.7 (1.2, 1–5) |
Organizing daily routine around diabetes care | 1.4 (0.9, 1–5) |
Total time spent managing diabetes | 1.5 (1.0, 1–5) |
Difficulty in performing self care activities** | Â |
   Average of entire scale | 1.7 (0.5, 1–3.8) |
Taking medications as prescribed | 1.2 (0.5, 1–4) |
Exercising regularly | 2.5 (1.3, 1–5) |
Following diet | 2.1 (1.0, 1–5) |
Checking blood for sugar | 1.5 (0.9, 1–5) |
Checking feet for wounds or sores | 1.2 (0.5, 1–5) |
Global assessment of ability to care for diabetes*** | 2.0 (0.9, 1–5) |