Scale for Assessing MS Self-Management

7 factors (subscales)

• • “Treatment Adherence” includes several items addressing the respondent’s attitude toward adherence, barriers to treatment maintenance, and understanding of the purpose of treatments.

  • “Care Provider-Patient Relationship” addresses elements of communication with health care providers and degree of participation in treatment decision making.

  • “Emotional Health and Social Support/Resources” including feelings about self, adherence self-efficacy, and support from family members and others.