Psychometric Characteristics of the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory in Older Adults Living in a Middle-Income Country

Alta Arapi, Ercole Vellone, Dhurata Ivziku (), Blerina Duka, Dasilva Taci, Ippolito Notarnicola, Alessandro Stievano, Emanuela Prendi, Gennaro Rocco and Maddalena De Maria
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Alta Arapi: Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Ercole Vellone: Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Dhurata Ivziku: Degree Course in Nursing, UniCamillus International Medical University, 00131 Rome, Italy
Blerina Duka: Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Dasilva Taci: Degree Course in Nursing, Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”, 1000 Tirana, Albania
Ippolito Notarnicola: Degree Course in Nursing, Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”, 1000 Tirana, Albania
Alessandro Stievano: Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, Order of Nurses of Rome, 00173 Rome, Italy
Emanuela Prendi: Department of Biomedical Sciences, Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”, 1000 Tirana, Albania
Gennaro Rocco: Degree Course in Nursing, Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”, 1000 Tirana, Albania
Maddalena De Maria: Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: Chronic illness requires numerous treatments and self-care is essential in the care process. Evaluation of self-care behaviors facilitates the identification of patients’ needs and optimizes education and care processes. This study aimed to test the psychometric characteristics (validity, reliability, and measurement error) of the Albanian version of the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory (SC-CII). Patients with multiple chronic conditions and caregivers were recruited in outpatient clinics in Albania. The patients completed the SC-CII, which includes three scales: self-care maintenance, self-care monitoring, and self-care management. Factorial validity was tested for each scale, with confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was evaluated with the composite coefficient, Cronbach’s alpha, and the global reliability index for multidimensional scales. The construct validity was tested using hypothesis testing and known differences between groups. The measurement error was tested to assess responsiveness to changes. The self-care maintenance and self-care monitoring scales showed a unidimensional factorial structure, while the self-care management scale showed a bidimensional structure. Reliability estimates were adequate for all reliability coefficients. Construct validity was supported. The measurement error was adequate. The Albanian version of the SC-CII shows good psychometric properties in the Albanian sample.

Keywords: self-care; chronic illness; older adults; instrument; psychometric testing; validity; reliability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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