Table 5 Distribution of scores in the practice dimension.
a. Feel significant decline in arm strength | b. Feel significant decline in leg strength | c. Feel decline in both arm and leg strength | d. Do not feel decline | ||
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1. Have you observed a decrease in your muscle strength? | 114(15.2) | 133(17.7) | 240(31.9) | 265(35.2) |
a. Highly Necessary (5 points) | b. Necessary (4 points) | c. Uncertain (3 points) | d. Not very necessary (2 points) | e. Not Necessary (1 point) | |
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2. Do you consider it necessary to receive instruction from healthcare professionals on preventive strategies for sarcopenia following maintenance hemodialysis? | 355(47.2) | 160(21.3) | 157(20.9) | 34(4.5) | 46(6.1) |
a. Study and learn frequently(5 points) | b. Study and learn occasionally(4 points) | c. Record Relevant Content When Seen(3 points) | d. Did not proactively study or learn(2 points) | e. Never Studied or learned(1 point) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3. Have you proactively learned about dietary and nutritional balance? | 145(19.3) | 229(30.5) | 93(12.4) | 147(19.5) | 138(18.4) |
a. Daily dietary nutrition meets standards (5 points) | b. Dietary nutrition basically meets standards(4 points) | c. Dietary nutrition occasionally meets standards (3 points) | d. Dietary nutrition does not quite meet standards (2 points) | e. Dietary nutrition does not meet standards(1 point) | |
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4. Do you have regular and balanced daily meals, with enough protein and vitamins? | 195(25.9) | 271(36.0) | 158(21.0) | 78(10.4) | 50(6.6) |
a. Exercise almost every day (5 points) | b. Exercise 2–3 times a week (4 points) | c. Exercise once every half month (3 points) | d. Rarely exercise (2 points) | e. Never exercise (1 point) | |
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5. Do you engage in moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking or jogging? | 237(31.5) | 152(20.2) | 32(4.3) | 256(34.0) | 75(10.0) |
a. Strongly support and encourage me to exercise(5 points) | b. Somewhat support but worried about falling(4 points) | c. Do not care whether I exercise (3 points) | d. Not very supportive (2 points) | e. Completely do not support or even hinder me (1 point) | |
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6. Do your family members encourage or support your physical activities? | 408(54.3) | 193(25.7) | 107(14.2) | 30(4.0) | 14(1.9) |
a. I Regularly Check for sarcopenia (5 points) | b. I Occasionally sheck for sarcopenia (4 points) | c. I Only check for sarcopenia When Symptoms Worsen (3 points) | d. I Rarely check for sarcopenia (2 points) | e. I Never sheck for sarcopenia (1 point) | |
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7. Do you regularly undergo evaluations related to sarcopenia, such as muscle strength testing? | 87(11.6) | 52(6.9) | 154(20.5) | 238(31.6) | 221(29.4) |
a. Seek timely medical care(5 points) | b. Observe for a while before seeking medical attention(4 points) | c. Revisit a healthcare provider when symptoms worsen(3 points) | d. Adequate rest is sufficient(2 points) | e. Avoid seeking medical care(1 point) | |
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8. When you feel muscle weakness or pain, do you promptly seek medical consultation? | 285(37.9) | 225(29.9) | 80(10.6) | 101(13.4) | 61(8.1) |
a. Pay sttention regularly (5 points) | b. Pay attention occasionally (4 points) | c. Only pay attention when symptoms significantly change (3 points) | d. Rarely pay attention (2 points) | e. Never pay attention(1 point) | |
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9. Do you monitor changes in your body weight or BMI? | 383(50.9) | 124(16.5) | 107(14.2) | 90(12.0) | 48(6.4) |
a. Adjust emotions actively to maintain pptimism (5 points) | b. Occasionally adjust emotions to reduce negative emotions (4 points) | c. Try to avoid excessive pessimism (3 points) | d. I don’t actively adjust emotions (2 points) | e. I never adjust emotions (1 point) | |
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10. Do you actively manage your emotions and maintain a positive mood? | 432(57.4) | 126(16.8) | 134(17.8) | 34(4.5) | 26(3.5) |
