Page 29 - Exploring the Potential of Self-Monitoring Kidney Function After Transplantation - Céline van Lint

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Table 1. Characteristics of the questionnaires.
Questionnaire (reliability, if applicable)
Overall satisfaction
No. of items 1
Time B, FU FU B, FU B, FU B, FU
point1
Example
Scale
Specific aspects of satisfaction Advantages of self-monitoring
15 12 13 10
1. Want it to be diminished - 5. Want it to be increased
Disadvantages of self- monitoring
Experiences with using the creatinine and blood pressure device
1. Disagree – 5. Agree
Trust in accuracy Self-efficacy (α .97)
2 6 15 4
B, FU B, FU FU B, FU
I have confidence in the accuracy of the blood pressure device.
I am able to correctly interpret measurement results.
1. Totally disagree – 5. Totally agree
Autonomy supportiveness (α .96)
Transplant related worries (α .66)
My physician encourages me to ask questions.
I am worried about damaging my transplant.
1. Totally disagree – 5. Totally agree
1. Strongly disagree – 5. Strongly agree
1 B = baseline, FU = follow-up.
On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the offered self-monitoring facilities? Number of outpatient appointments.
1-10
It is an advantage to check creatinine as often as wanted.
It is a disadvantage that I have to punction my finger.
Having a creatinine/blood pressure device is...
1. Disagree – 5. Agree
1. Annoying – 5. Pleasant
1. Not reassuring – 5. Reassuring 1. Frightening – 5. Not frightening 1. Useless – 5. Useful
1. Frustrating – 5. Not frustrating
1. Strongly disagree – 5. Strongly agree