A PROPOSAL FOR THE MEASURING OF SELF-CARE IN THE ELDERLY

A PROPOSAL FOR THE MEASURING OF SELF-CARE IN THE ELDERLY

This quantitative study aimed to construct Mokken scales related to the capacity for self-care of 48 elderly individuals. The survey used a version of the Appraisal of Self-Care Agency Scale validated for Portuguese. The questionnaire of 24 items permitted answers on a Likert scale with five alterna...

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Main Authors: Selma Petra Chaves Sá, Dirley Moreira dos Santos, Lorena Maria Volkers Robers, Marcia Santos Andrade, Carlos Alberto Quadros Coimbra, Thiara Joanna Peçanha da Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 2011-12-01
Series:Cogitare Enfermagem
Subjects:
Self-care
Elderly
Gerontological care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i4.25435

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i4.25435

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