Development and Validation of the 'Self-Efficacy in Dealing with Self-Harm Questionnaire' (SEDSHQ).

Clinicians find it challenging to engage with patients who engage in self-harm. Improving the self-efficacy of professionals who treat self-harm patients may be an important step toward accomplishing better treatment of self-harm. However, there is no instrument available that assesses the self-efficacy of clinicians dealing with self-harm.

Does self-efficacy in diabetes management differ by type of diabetes and gender? Results from network analysis.

This study aims to analyze the correlations and relevance of self-efficacy items in 411 patients with diabetes using network analysis. We found that the self-efficacy items structure is consistent between genders and types of diabetes. However, the strength of item correlations was significantly higher in type 2 diabetes.

Effects of three frequencies of self-monitored blood glucose on HbA1c and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes with once daily insulin and stable control: a randomized trial.

Objective: The optimal frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with stable glycemic control is unknown. This study investigated effects of 3 frequencies of SMBG on glycemic control and quality of life after 9 months in patients using one long-acting insulin injection a day. In an open-label, multi-center, primary-care, parallel (1:1:1) randomized trial in the Netherlands including patients with T2DM, HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol (≤ 7.

Adaptation and validation of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale to Brazilian Portuguese.

Objective:: to perform the cultural adaptation and validation of the Diabetes Management Self-efficacy Scale for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with a Brazilian population sample.

Method:: cross-sectional methodological study in which the adaptation and validation process included the stages recommended in the literature. Construct validity and reliability were assessed with 200 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Systematic review of self-management in patients with schizophrenia: psychometric assessment of tools, levels of self-management and associated factors.

Aims: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of existing knowledge about self-management assessment tools used in patients with schizophrenia, and levels of self-management and associated factors in these patients.

Background: Self-management empowers patients with chronic conditions to manage their illness and psychosocial consequences. With respect to patients with schizophrenia, knowledge concerning self-management is scarce.

Psychometric Properties of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale in Korean Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Objectives. The aims of this study were to perform a cultural translation of the DMSES and evaluate the psychometric properties of the translated scale in a Korean population with type 2 diabetics. Methods.

Psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the Attitude Towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire.

The attitude of nurses and treatment staff is crucial in the treatment of patients who self-harm. However, many patients experience that attitude as negative. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the Attitude Towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire.

Development and Validation of the Perception of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Scale in Insulin-Treated Patients With Diabetes.

Background And Purpose: The Perception of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (P-SMBG) scale was developed and validated to assess perceptions of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in insulin-treated patients with diabetes.

Method: An initial 68-item version of the P-SMBG has been evaluated by a panel of professionals and patients. A sample of 375 patients tested the revised scale.

Effects and feasibility of the "traffic light method for somatic screening and lifestyle" in patients with severe mental illness: a pilot study.

Purpose: To study the preliminary effects and feasibility of the "Traffic Light Method for somatic screening and lifestyle" (TLM) in patients with severe mental illness.

Design And Methods: A pilot study using a quasi-experimental mixed method design with additional content analyses of lifestyle plans and logbooks.

Findings: Significant improvements were found in body weight and waist circumference.

Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-test study of the effects of a training programme.

Background: Differing perspectives of self-harm may result in a struggle between patients and treatment staff. As a consequence, both sides have difficulty communicating effectively about the underlying problems and feelings surrounding self-harm. Between 2009 and 2011, a programme was developed and implemented to train mental health care staff (nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists) in how to communicate effectively with and care for patients who self-harm.

Perspectives of patients with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes on self-monitoring of blood glucose: a qualitative study.

Background: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), including self-regulation, is an important tool to achieve good glycemic control. However, many patients measure their glucose concentrations less often than is recommended. This study investigates patients' perspectives of SMBG and all relevant aspects influencing SMBG in patients with type 1 and insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose: professional advice and daily practice of patients with diabetes.

Purpose: This study investigated the advice given by diabetes educators in Europe, and the daily practice of Dutch patients with diabetes regarding the use of the first or second drop of blood and other aspects concerning self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Method During a diabetes conference in 2009, 96 European diabetes educators (including 46 Dutch educators) completed a single-item questionnaire about the use of the first or second drop of blood for glucose monitoring. A self-reported questionnaire with 20 questions about performing SMBG was filled out by 111 patients from an outpatient diabetes clinic of a Dutch hospital.

Self-efficacy and long-term medication use in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Background: Long-term medication use in patients with chronic kidney disease is necessary to prevent further kidney damage. Medication adherence is positively influenced by high self-efficacy ratings.

Aim: To determine if by discussing self-efficacy scores, leads to higher self-efficacy scores, regarding long-term medication use by patients with chronic kidney disease.

Student nurses' perceptions of mental health care: validation of a questionnaire.

Aim: This article describes the results of a study into the psychometric properties of a questionnaire about student nurses' perceptions of mental health care. The questionnaire was constructed in 2008, but has not yet been tested in terms of construct validity and reliability. A validated questionnaire is essential as a standardized method of analyzing student nurses' perceptions of mental health care.

Self-efficacy and its influence on recovery of patients with stroke: a systematic review.

Aims: To provide an overview of the literature focusing on the influence of self-efficacy and self-efficacy enhancing interventions on mobility, activities of daily living, depression and quality of life of patients with stroke.

Background: There is growing evidence for the importance of self-efficacy in the care of people with enduring illness. Therefore, it is important to describe the association of self-efficacy and patient outcomes and the evidence for the effects of self-efficacy interventions for stroke patients.

Reliability and validity of a fruit and vegetable self-efficacy instrument for secondary-school students in the Netherlands.

Objective: To develop a 'fruit self-efficacy' (FSE) instrument and a 'vegetable self-efficacy' (VSE) instrument for secondary-school students in the Netherlands and to test the reliability and validity of these instruments.

Design: Methodological research.

Setting: Seven secondary schools in the Netherlands.

The effects of music on physiological responses and sedation scores in sedated, mechanically ventilated patients.

Aims And Objectives: A pilot study designed as future randomised controlled trial was carried out to determine the effects of music on physiological responses and sedation scores in sedated, mechanically ventilated patients.

Background: Mechanically ventilated ICU patients, even when receiving intravenous sedatives, may experience stress and anxiety. One possible intervention to reduce stress and anxiety is listening to music.

Alone together: A grounded theory study of experienced burden, coping, and support needs of spouses of persons with a bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a chronic and severe mental disorder. Little is known about the experiences of the spouses of such patients. A grounded theory study was undertaken to examine the burden for spouses living with a partner with a bipolar disorder and to explore how they cope and what support they need.

The role of self-efficacy in vascular risk factor management: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Given the large number of patients at high risk of vascular events, new strategies are needed to reduce vascular risk. We investigated whether self-efficacy promotion could change self-efficacy levels in patients with vascular diseases and whether baseline self-efficacy and changes in self-efficacy were related to changes in vascular risk factors.

Methods: One hundred fifty-three recently referred patients with symptomatic vascular diseases (cerebrovascular, abdominal, or peripheral arterial) participated in a randomized trial investigating the effect of nursing care, as compared with usual care, on vascular risk factors.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: scale development.

Background: As a profession, nurses are particularly concerned with cross-cultural influences that affect the health practices of populations. Although the international literature describes questionnaires and specific scales in health and disease behaviours, adequate Turkish-language instruments are scarce. Therefore, suitable Turkish-language instruments need to be developed or adapted for the Turkish population.

Self-efficacy in patients with clinical manifestations of vascular diseases.

Objective: Patients with established cardiovascular disease are at high risk of developing new vascular events or death. This risk can be reduced by lifelong treatment of risk factors and by permanent changes in lifestyle. Self-efficacy is important for achieving behavior change by self-management.

Vascular risk management through nurse-led self-management programs.

In current clinical practice, adequate cardiovascular risk reduction is difficult to achieve. Treatment is primarily focused on clinical vascular disease and not on long-term risk reduction. Pertinent to success in vascular risk reduction are proper medication use, weight control, healthy food choices, smoking cessation, and physical exercise.