Cross‐cultural adaptation of the Chronic Illness Resources Survey in Japanese patients with diabetes

Abstract

Aim: The Chronic Illness Resources Survey (CIRS) is a tool for assessing multiple levels of resources for self-management in people with chronic illnesses. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the CIRS (CIRS-J) among patients with diabetes. Methods: This study included 102 Japanese patients with diabetes. Patients completed the CIRS-J on two occasions with additional measurements, including the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), the summary of diabetes self-care activities (SDSCA), and the perceived health competence scale (PHCS). The construct validity, internal consistency reliability, and test-retest reliability were evaluated. Results: Factor analysis resulted in six factors. The Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.82, indicating a high internal consistency. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.87, indicating that the CIRS-J is stable over time. The CIRS-J showed a positive moderate association with MSPSS, SDSCA, and PHCS, with a correlation coefficient value ranging from .34 to .44. Conclusion: This study showed preliminary support for the reliability and validity of the CIRS-J. The availability of this instrument will help identify the spectrum of resources available for Japanese people with diabetes in both research and practical settings.

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