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Table 4 Patients’ RAEH face validity (N = 20)

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

Items

Valid measure*

Clarity/readability*

I can use positive ways to cope with rheumatoid arthritis-related stress.

19 (95)

19 (95)

I can find support to care for my rheumatoid arthritis.

20 (100)

20 (100)

I recognize what helps me stay motivated to care for my rheumatoid arthritis.

20 (100)

19 (95)

I know enough about myself to make rheumatoid arthritis care choices that are the most convenient to me.

19 (95)

20 (100)

I know what parts of taking care of my rheumatoid arthritis that I am dissatisfied with.

17 (85)

15 (75)

I am able to achieve my rheumatoid arthritis goals through concrete actions.

18 (90)

19 (95)

I can try out different ways of overcoming barriers to achieve my rheumatoid arthritis goals.

20 (100)

20 (100)

I can find ways to feel good having rheumatoid arthritis.

20 (100)

20 (100)

  1. RAEH Rheumatoid Arthritis Empowerment Scale for Hispanic patients
  2. *N (%) of patients with agreement