Adaptation evaluation form
The adaptation evaluation form (AEF), prepared by the
investigator in conformity with RAM, consisted of 35
questions including the physiological mode, self-concept
mode, and role-function mode (Table 1). Information provided in earlier literature was used in the preparation of the AEF (Veliog˘ lu 1994, Alligood & Tomey 2002, O¨ z
2004, Smeltzer & Bare 2004, Tomey & Alligood 2006,
RAM 2011).