Table 3 Descriptive statistics for the european heart Failure
Self-care Behavior Scale
Item number Mean (SD) Range
1. I weigh myself every day 3.71 (1.44) 1–5
2. If SOB increases I contact my doctor or nurse
3.11 (1.43) 1–5
3. If legs/feet are more swollen, I contact my doctor or nurse
3.13 (1.44) 1–5
4. If I gain weight more than 2 kg in 7 days
I contact my doctor or nurse
3.88 (1.3) 1–5
5. I limit the amount of fluids 2.31 (1.32) 1–5
6. If I experience fatigue I contact my doctor or nurse
3.33 (1.32) 1–5
7. I eat a low salt diet 2.74 (1.32) 1–5
8. I take my medication as prescribed 1.45 (0.89) 1–5
9. I exercise regularly 4.01 (1.17) 1–5 10. self-care level 27.65 (7.13) 11–40