The Validity and Reliability of a Lifestyle Evaluation Tool for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Kang, Se Won

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study examined the validity and reliability to develop a lifestyle evaluation tool for metabolic syndrome patients.
METHODS
A methodological research design was used. The construct factors and preliminary items were identified by reviewing previous researches and tools related to lifestyle and reviewed by ten experts. It was tested with 195 patients with metabolic syndrome in a university hospital. The data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 14.0.
RESULTS
To test the validity, principal component analyses were used and resulted in the extraction of six components. The convergent validity resulted r=.72 (p<.001) with Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile. The discriminant validity with Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale resulted r=-.15 (p=.004). The Internal consistency of the tool had an Cronbach's alpha of .92. The self-report format Lifestyle Evaluation Tool for the patients with metabolic syndrome was developed with 36 items and four-rating scales: 'physical activity and weight control' eight items, 'dietary habits' sixteen items, 'drinking and smoking' three items, 'sleep and rest' two items, 'stress' three items, 'drug and health management' four items.
CONCLUSION
This Tool will evaluate health behaviors in patients with metabolic syndrome. Also, it will contribute to the development of nursing intervention to improve the metabolic syndrome patients' lifestyle.