Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index (C-ACSRI)

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Xiuling CaoPatricia Davidson

Abstract

Patients' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs toward acute coronary syndrome are important predictors of delay in seeking medical attention. Currently, there is no instrument in China to measure these factors. Without such an instrument, there is limited understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Chinese patients. The Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index is a validated instrument to measure patients' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the symptoms and responses to acute coronary syndrome. The study aims to translate and validate a Chinese version of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index and to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of individuals in mainland China with a history of coronary heart disease. Cross-sectional study. Two tertiary teaching general hospitals and community in Shandong province, Eastern China. Individuals with a history of coronary heart disease. The Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index was professionally translated and piloting was undertaken to ensure equivalence of meaning and cultural appropriateness. Two means were used for participant recruitment: (1) direct approach in hospital and (2) advertisement in a popular health magazine in Shandong province. Principal compon...Continue Reading

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