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Table 3 Selected criteria from the research background to prioritize the educational challenges

From: A novel approach to educate hospitalized cardiovascular disease patients about lifestyle and behavior modifications

Criterion

The meaning of the criterion in the health context

Description

1. Knowledge

Effective on understanding & learning the content

This criterion indicates how much the challenge or the factor will affect the patients' learning process. Five-point Likert scale (1 for completely agree and 5 for completely disagree) is used

2. Attitude & belief

Effective on observing the principles of self-caring and motivation

This criterion shows how much the factor will affect motivating the patients and persuading them to cooperate in education issues. A Five-point Likert scale (1 for agree completely and 5 for disagree completely) is used

3. Wastage

Waste of personnel’s time & energy

This criterion shows how much this factor will affect the personnel’s time and energy wasting. A Five-point Likert scale (1 for agree completely and 5 for disagree completely) is used

4. Probability of occurrence

Probability of occurrence

This criterion explains the probability of the disorder occurrence. Five-point Likert scale (1 for occurrence and 5 for less occurrence) is used

5. Overall effect

Effect on the patient's recovery and treatment

This criterion indicates how much the effective factor will affect the patient's treatment process. A Five-point Likert scale (1 for agree completely and 5 for disagree completely) is used