Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Self Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Inventory based on the Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness

Key Points:

• The inventory was adapted and tested for cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
• Statistical analyses confirmed its reliability and validity in assessing self-care maintenance, monitoring, and management in COPD patients.
• The validated tool can aid healthcare professionals in evaluating and improving self-care interventions for COPD patients in China.