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  • 1International School of Nursing, Hainan Medical College, Haikou, Hainan, China.

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A new COPD Self-Management Scale (CSMS) effectively evaluates patient self-management. This reliable and valid tool aids in assessing and improving the health and quality of life for individuals with COPD.

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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Self-management interventions can enhance health and quality of life for COPD patients.
  • A validated instrument for assessing COPD self-management status was previously lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the COPD Self-Management Scale (CSMS).
  • To provide a reliable and valid tool for evaluating self-management in COPD patients.

Main Methods:

  • A 51-item CSMS was developed, encompassing five domains: symptom, daily life, emotion, information management, and self-efficacy.
  • The scale was validated using data from 413 COPD subjects.

Main Results:

  • The CSMS demonstrated strong reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.92, test-retest = 0.87) and content validity (CVI = 0.90).
  • Convergent validity was supported by significant correlations with established scales (e.g., COPD Self-Efficacy Scale, r=0.71).
  • Criterion validity was indicated by negative correlations between CSMS scores and FEV1% (total score, r=-0.55; symptom management, r=-0.57; daily life management, r=-0.64).

Conclusions:

  • The CSMS is a reliable, valid, and sensitive instrument for assessing COPD self-management.
  • This scale is the first dedicated tool for evaluating COPD self-management, crucial for clinical assessment and intervention, particularly in the Hunan region.