Table 2 Selection of characteristics for the SeMaS questionnaire
Patient characteristics identified in literature review | Mentioned in focus group interviews with professionals and/or patients | Scientific evidence for impact on self-management | Validated measure available | Included in SeMaS | Number of items in SeMaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Educational level | Yes | 1, 2 | Yes | Yes | 1 |
Sex | Yes | 2 | Yes | Yes | 1 |
Age | Yes | 2 | Yes | Yes | 1 |
Perceived burden of disease | Yes | 2 | Yes (inverse) | Yes | 1 |
Self-efficacy | Yes | 1, 2 | Yes | Yes | 2 |
Social support | Yes | 1, 2 | Yes | Yes | 1 (6 subitems) |
Depression/depressive symptoms | Yes | 1, 2 | Yes | Yes | 3 |
Health literacy | Yes | 2 | Yes | No | - |
Coping | Yes | 2 | Yes | Yes | 9 |
Sense of self esteem | Yes | 2 | No | No | - |
Confidence in self care | Yes | 2 | No | No | - |
Locus of control | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | 2 |
Anxiety | No (added by stakeholders) | - | Yes | Yes | 4 |