Validation of the self-management ability scale (SMAS) and development and validation of a shorter scale (SMAS-S) among older patients shortly after hospitalisation

Validation of the self-management ability scale (SMAS) and development and validation of a shorter scale (SMAS-S) among older patients shortly after hospitalisation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The 30-item Self-Management Ability Scale (SMAS) measures self-management abilities (SMA). Objectives of this study were to (1) validate the SMAS among older people shortly after hospitalisation and (2) shorten the SMAS while maintai...

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Main Authors: Cramm Jane M, Strating Mathilde MH, de Vreede Paul L, Steverink Nardi, Nieboer Anna P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/10/1/9

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