Psychometric Assessment of the Chinese Version of the WEMWBS in Heart Patients

Overview

The Chinese-language Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) demonstrates excellent psychometric properties in patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction.

Background

Positive mental well-being is crucial in cardiovascular care, particularly for patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction, who often face significant psychological burdens. Validated tools for assessing mental well-being in this demographic are limited.

Data Highlights

Key Findings

• The Chinese-language WEMWBS showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.961).
• Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable fit for the one-factor model.
• Criterion-related validity was supported by a strong correlation with the WHO-5 (r = 0.746).
• Item response theory analyses indicated satisfactory item discrimination.
• The study involved 392 patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction.

Clinical Implications

The findings suggest that the Chinese-language WEMWBS can be effectively utilized to assess positive mental well-being in patients with cardiovascular conditions. Incorporating this tool into clinical practice may enhance the understanding of patients' psychological health and inform comprehensive care strategies.

Conclusion

The Chinese-language WEMWBS demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties in patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction.

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