Empowerment subscales | Items | VEC* | ||
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Essential | Clarity | CS accuracy | ||
Self-control | I know what parts of taking care of my rheumatoid arthritis that I am dissatisfied with. | 83 | 100 | 100 |
Self-efficacy | I am able to achieve my rheumatoid arthritis goals through concrete actions. | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Problem solving | I can try out different ways of overcoming barriers to achieve my rheumatoid arthritis goals. | 83 | 100 | 100 |
Psychosocial coping/Coping with emotional aspects | I can find ways to feel good having rheumatoid arthritis. | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Psychosocial coping/Stress management | I can use positive ways to cope with rheumatoid arthritis-related stress. | 100 | 100 | 80 |
Support | I can find support to care for my rheumatoid arthritis. | 83 | 100 | 100 |
Motivation | I recognize what helps me stay motivated to care for my rheumatoid arthritis. | 83 | 100 | 100 |
Decision making | I know enough about myself to make rheumatoid arthritis care choices that are the most convenient to me. | 83 | 100 | 100 |