Measures of Diabetic Patient Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Regarding Self-Care. Appendix to Summary Report: Variables Judged Important in Compliance with Diabetes Treatment Regimens

摘要

To assist in the evaluation of diabetic patient education, the Bureau of Health Education of the Center for Disease Control, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, sought to identify and develop reliable measures of patient (1) performance (behavior) in managing the disease, (2) knowledge of treatment tasks, and (3) attitudes toward carrying them out. This is one of three appendix volumes under the contract which support the final Summary Report.