Compilation of a self-management assessment scale for postoperative patients with aortic dissection

Abstract

The aim of this research was to compile a self-management assessment scale for patients with aortic dissection (AD). The questionnaire is useful in making the patient aware of the need for post-operative care in order to contribute to improving the outcome and quality of life.

Keywords

• aortic dissection
• delphi method
• reliability and validity test
• scale
• self-management