Table 6 Items of the COPENAQ
Subscale | No | Item | Not important at all | Slightly important | Moderately important | Very important | Extremely important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Disease recognition and treatment follow-up | 1 | What symptoms may be associated with my disease? | |||||
2 | What complications can happen to me following my disease? | ||||||
3 | What should I do if the disease symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, headache) worsen? | ||||||
4 | In what circumstances should I refer to a doctor/hospital again? | ||||||
5 | How is the disease transmitted to those around me? | ||||||
Prevention of infection transmission | 6 | How should I isolate myself to prevent the disease transmission to my family members? | |||||
7 | How long is the minimum isolation period after discharge? | ||||||
8 | When should I definitely wash or sanitize my hands? | ||||||
9 | What is the exact method of handwashing to kill germs and viruses and how long should it be? | ||||||
10 | Which hand sanitizer is better for washing or sanitizing my hands? | ||||||
11 | When and how should I use gloves? | ||||||
12 | When should I use a face mask? | ||||||
13 | What kind of mask should I use? | ||||||
14 | How should I use a face mask? | ||||||
15 | What can I do to prevent the disease transmission in shared spaces of the house (e.g., bathroom, toilet)? | ||||||
16 | What should I do to prevent the disease transmission when coughing and sneezing? | ||||||
17 | What should I do to disinfect my resting place? | ||||||
Medication regimen | 18 | How should I take my medications? | |||||
19 | When should I take my medications? | ||||||
20 | What is the reason for prescribing each of my medications? | ||||||
21 | What are the adverse effects of my medications and what should I do when they occur? | ||||||
22 | What should I do if I miss a dose of my medication? | ||||||
Psychological and physiological needs | 23 | What foods should I consume and what foods should I avoid? | |||||
24 | Do I need to take certain dietary supplements (e.g. vitamins or multivitamins)? | ||||||
25 | How should I prepare the food I want to consume? | ||||||
26 | How should I deal with problems affecting my diet (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain)? | ||||||
27 | How much should I rest during the day? | ||||||
28 | When can I return to work? | ||||||
29 | Does the treatment of this disease require any specific activity restrictions? | ||||||
30 | What should I do if I do not get regular sleep? | ||||||
31 | How can I control my restlessness and anxiety? | ||||||
32 | What can I do to overcome the sense of nostalgia during the isolation period? | ||||||
33 | How can I avoid aggression? | ||||||
34 | When can I have sex after discharge? | ||||||
35 | What important health points should I stick to in my sexual relationship? | ||||||
36 | Is my sexual partner (my spouse) at risk of contracting the disease through sexual intercourse? |