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Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) Calculator

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Self-efficacy questionnaire

Rate your confidence for each statement.

—Total / 40
Choose one response for each statement. Response anchors used by this calculator are 0 (not at all confident) to 4 (very confident). All 10 items are required to calculate the total.
Question 1

I am able to manage my heart condition without becoming overly worried.

Question 2

I can manage my daily activities despite my heart problem.

Question 3

I can get enough rest and sleep to manage my heart condition.

Question 4

I can recognize the signs and symptoms of worsening heart problems.

Question 5

I can follow my treatment plan even when it is inconvenient.

Question 6

I can keep myself active despite my heart condition.

Question 7

I can manage stress related to my heart problem.

Question 8

I can maintain my diet according to recommendations.

Question 9

I can communicate effectively with my healthcare provider.

Question 10

I can manage my emotions related to my heart problem.

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About this questionnaire

This calculator sums the 10 statements supplied in the original Appcardio file. The raw total ranges from 0 to 40, with higher values reflecting greater confidence in the statements presented.

Important instrument note: the supplied 10-item wording and its total-score bands could not be verified as the original Sullivan Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale. The published Sullivan scale is commonly described as a 13-item instrument scored 0–4, with symptom-control and maintaining-function dimensions. Therefore, this page reports the raw score only and does not apply unvalidated category thresholds.

How to use the result

  • Review individual responses to identify areas where a patient may want additional education or support.
  • Interpret responses in the context of the patient's condition, language, and clinical circumstances.
  • Do not use this adapted questionnaire as a standalone diagnostic or treatment decision tool.

References

Sullivan MD, LaCroix AZ, Russo J, Katon WJ.Self-efficacy and self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. Heart & Lung. 1998;27(3):169–178. doi:10.1016/S0147-9563(98)90017-1. The exact 10 items in this tool were not verified against the original instrument.
Chinese translation and psychometric testing of the cardiac self-efficacy scale in patients with coronary heart disease in mainland China.Reports the original CSES as a 13-item instrument with a 0–4 response scale and two subscales. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2018. Read the article.
Clinical disclaimer: This tool provides a simple sum of self-reported responses and is not a substitute for clinical assessment. The 10-item version shown here and any categorical interpretation should be validated before use in research or clinical pathways.
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