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The Dutch HF knowledge scale is a 15-item, self-administered questionnaire that covers items concerning HF knowledge in general, knowledge on HF treatment (including diet and fluid restriction) and HF symptoms and symptom recognition. (van der Wal et al., 2005) ; The instrument is a valid and reliable scale that can be used in research to gain insight in the effect of education and counselling of HF patients. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2005.07.003
Year: 2005
Authors: van der Wal et al.
Van der Wal, M. H. L., Jaarsma, T., Moser, D. K., & van Veldhuisen, D. J. (2005). Development and Testing of the Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 4(4), 273–277. doi:10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2005.07.003
Disease: Heart failure
Outcome for which it's relevant: Adherence to medication or other treatment
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See more tools to measure this outcome Number of RCTs that used this tool (in our study): 25
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Target group: HF patients
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Validation: Yes
Form of delivery: paper pencil
Licence needed: No