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The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire: measuring individual confidence in functional performance after stroke
Fiona Jones1, Cecily Partridge, Fiona Reid
1Faculty of Health and Social Care, St George's University of London, London, UK. fjones@hscs.sgul.ac.uk
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|June 27, 2008
Summary
A new Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSE) helps measure confidence in stroke survivors. This tool aids clinicians in assessing functional performance and self-management during recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Stroke prevalence is increasing, particularly in the elderly.
- Long-term recovery is influenced by various factors, including personal confidence.
- Existing measures may not fully capture self-efficacy in stroke survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a questionnaire for stroke care practitioners.
- To measure self-efficacy judgments in post-stroke functioning.
- To assess confidence relevant to stroke recovery.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSE) through three studies.
- Involved 112 stroke survivors between 2 and 24 weeks post-stroke.
- Scale development conducted from 2004 to 2006.
Main Results:
- The 13-item SSE demonstrated good face validity and feasibility.
- Achieved high internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha = 0.90).
- Showed high criterion validity (r = 0.803, p < 0.001) and discriminated walking ability.
Conclusions:
- The SSE is a valid measure of confidence for functional performance and self-management post-stroke.
- It can assist clinicians in screening stroke survivor confidence levels.
- The SSE can enhance stroke outcome assessments for a comprehensive overview.
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