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Table 2 RAEH content validity according to the Validation Expert Committee (VEC)

From: Psychometric validation of an empowerment scale for Spanish-speaking patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Empowerment subscales

Items

VEC*

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

  1. CS cultural semantic (accuracy), RAEH Rheumatoid Arthritis Empowerment Scale for Hispanic patients
  2. *% of agreement among members of the VEC