Type 2 & other diabetes

A validation study of the Intentional Nonadherence Scale among people with type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom

Diabet MedPublished Validation study

Authors' conclusion

The INAS performed well on a number of psychometric properties in this study. It may be a helpful tool for clinicians in identifying specific drivers of intentional nonadherence among PwT2D.

Study context

Population
People with T2D at diabetes intermediate care team clinics in London, UK
Participants
260 people
Outcome
Psychometric properties of the INAS

Performance

As reported in the abstract

Internal reliability of all Intentional Nonadherence Scale (INAS) factors (Cronbach's alpha)

0.92-0.96

Test-retest reliability (2-4 weeks; n=30)

<0.001 and 0.92

Further findings

Predictive validity: 'Testing Treatment' vs adherence · 3-6 months

Coefficient (trend towards statistical significance; n=124 followed up), p = 0.09
−0.34

Original publication

A validation study of the Intentional Nonadherence Scale among people with type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom. Diabet Med. Published 5 April 2025. doi:10.1111/dme.70040

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