Table 3 Item Factor Loadings

35

When I am unable to release negative emotions on my own, I can talk to others.

0.792

36

I can actively express my thoughts and feelings with my family during treatment.

0.788

38

When I am in distress, I can seek consolation and assistance from my family or friends.

0.771

40

I can actively participate in daily social and collective activities

0.758

34

When I’m feeling down, I can brighten myself up.

0.699

33

I can keep a positive and optimistic attitude during my illness.

0.686

37

I can maintain family functions such as taking care of myself and my family, participating in family activities, and so on.

0.665

39

I can take the initiative to meet ward mates and establish good communication and exchange with them.

0.597

27

I can try to strike a balance between work and rest in daily life.

0.738

23

I can keep my weight under reasonable control.

0.688

25

I can carry out suitable physical exercise. (Focus on take aerobic exercise, such as walking/jogging/taijiquan?)

0.682

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22

I can maintain a regular diet and avoid overeating or excessive hunger.

0.645

26

I can keep regular hours and get plenty of sleep.

0.630

21

I can keep a reasonable mix of diet.

0.625

24

I can drink enough water (2,000 ml) every day.

0.560

28

I can maintain my dwelling environment naturally ventilated.

0.520

16

I can wear loose-fitting, soft-textured clothing.

0.811

15

I can maintain my personal hygiene.

0.758

17

I can avoid using cosmetics that have caused allergies.

0.657

13

During the active phase of the disease, I can try to avoid any type of physical trauma, such as scalds, burns, or abrasions.

0.609

18

Except during the active phase of the disease, I can get appropriate exposure to sunshine.

0.453

7

I can master the correct use method of topical medications.

0.717

8

I can master matters needing attention of topical medications.

0.711

31

I can take the initiative to learn about psoriasis health care and prevention in some way (e.g. formal internet, medical books, journals and magazines, etc.)

0.692

6

I can go to a regular hospital to accept standardized treatment under the specialists, rather than blindly abusing prescriptions.

0.608

1

I can take medications as prescribed and not reduce, increase, or discontinue them without authorization.

0.831

2

I can adhere to my usual medication schedule on special events such as holidays and outings.

0.827

4

I can reasonably schedule the type and timing of types of drugs as directed even if using the combination drugs.

0.695

Note: Factor loadings below 0.4 are not shown.