Table 1:
Detailed estimation of AIS reliability
| Statement | Scale point average upon item removal | Total internal consistency | Cronbach’s Alpha if item is deleted |
|---|---|---|---|
| I find it difficult to adjust to disease-induced limitations | 24.09 | 0.559 | 0.851 |
| Because of my condition I cannot do what I like most | 24.20 | 0.600 | 0.846 |
| My disease makes me feel redundant at times | 23.66 | 0.660 | 0.839 |
| Health issues make me more dependent on others than I wish I were | 24.01 | 0.652 | 0.840 |
| My disease makes me a burden for my family and friends | 23.52 | 0.616 | 0.844 |
| My condition makes me feel incompetent | 23.80 | 0.638 | 0.842 |
| I will never be as self-sufficient as I would like to | 24.07 | 0.616 | 0.844 |
| I believe that people who spend a lot of time with me are embarrassed because of my disease | 23.97 | 0.531 | 0.854 |