Coping with health injuries and problems: Psychometric an Iranian Scale for behavioral rehabilitation strategies in patients with multiple sclerosis (original) (raw)

Abstract

Introduction: Numerous psychophysical problems caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) decrease quality of life and individual and social performance. Finding solutions to these problems and investigating them using reliable tools are crucial. This study aimed at translating and validating a Persian version of the Coping with Health Injuries and Problems (CHIP) scale in patients with MS.Materials and Methods: The CHIP questionnaire was completed by 206 patients with MS presenting to neurology clinics in Isfahan, Iran. Exploratory factor analysis, face and content validity and reliability were used to identify the factors in this population.Results: With an acceptable Cronbach’s alpha of 0.69, the CHIP scale can be used to identify solutions to the problems of Iranian patients with MS and determine their treatment plan. The findings can help provide client-centered rehabilitation for these patients based on their individual responses. The five factors of the model comprised palliative copi...

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