Correlation analysis on self-care ability and self-efficacy of cirrhosis patients

Abstract

Objective To investigate the correlation between self-efficacy and self-care ability of cirrhosis patients. Methods 497 eligible cirrhosis patients, treated in Hepatology Department in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2014 to April 2015, were surveyed about their self-efficacy and self-care ability, by Chronic disease self-efficacy scale (CDSES) and Exercise of self-care agency Scale (ESCA). Survey instruments included general information survey, Chronic disease self-efficacy scale, and Exercise of self-care agency scale. The patients′ self-efficacy and self-care ability were evaluated and analyzed in correlation. Results Self-care ability of most cirrhosis patients was in a medium or lower level. The scores of self-efficacy and self-care ability of cirrhosis patients were (45.42±3.33) and (115.49±18.82), with the two of high-positive correlation (r=0.851, P<0.01). Conclusions The patient′s self-care ability can be directly enhanced by improving patient′s self-efficacy, and thus the patients′ quality of life can be guaranteed. Key words: Cirrhosis; Self-efficacy; Self-care ability; Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale