Validation of the Australian/English version of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale

McDowell, Jan and Courtney, Mary D. and Edwards, Helen E. and Shortridge-Baggett, Lillie M. (2005) Validation of the Australian/English version of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 11(4). pp. 177-184.

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2005.00518.x

Abstract

Australians' use of the English language is influenced by a British educational curriculum, exposure to international television programmes and cultural backgrounds. Hence, adapting research instruments for use with Australian populations can be challenging. This study adapted the United Kingdom's version of the 20-item Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale and tested it psychometrically with Australians. Face validity of the adapted instrument was established through consultation with diabetes educators and people with type 2 diabetes. Data from a convenience sample of 88 people with type 2 diabetes were analysed to determine the psychometric properties of the adapted instrument. The results indicate that the Australian/English version of the instrument is internally consistent, stable over time and it measures self-efficacy. However, there was evidence to show that there might be some redundant items in the scale. Further psychometric testing is warranted with a larger sample to determine whether the scale requires refinement.

ID Code:	1979
Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Australia, diabetes mellitus, psychometrics, questionnaire, self, efficacy, type 2
ISSN:	1322-7114
Subjects:	Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES (111700) > Health and Community Services (111708) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES (111700) > Preventive Medicine (111716) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES (111700) > Health Promotion (111712) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (111100) > Nutrition and Dietetics not elsewhere classified (111199) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > NURSING (111000)
Divisions:	Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health
Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2005 Blackwell Publishing
Copyright Statement:	The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com
Deposited On:	19 Aug 2005
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2009 04:37

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