Table 1 The validity and reliability of the OSSAa) Variables
Scales and Medical Records | Subscales and variables |
|---|---|
Participant Characteristics | Age, sex, PS, presence or absence of a caregiver, |
Type of employment, patient history, disease evolution, type of opioids, opioid prescribed and the doses used, duration of opioid use, type of pain and extent of pain (assessed using the numeric rating scale [NRS] for a 24-hour period: worst pain, average pain, pain that interferes with daily life activities and the rate of pain relief). | |
Self-Care Agency Questionnaire (SCAQ) [26] | Ability to perform self-care operations |
Ability to adjust one’s own physical condition based on personal weaknesses | |
Ability to concentrate one’s attention on self-care | |
Ability to receive valid support. | |
Medication Adherence Scale [27] | Medication compliance |
Collaboration with healthcare providers | |
Willingness to access and use information about medication | |
Acceptance to take medication and how taking medication fits patient’s lifestyle |