Field

Item number

Assessment item

Field

Item number

Assessment item

Medication

(1)

I never take more (or less) than the prescribed dose of immunosuppressive drugs or any other medicine

Prevention and management of disease and symptoms

(27)

I regularly weigh myself and take my blood pressure and body temperature

(2)

I never deviate from the prescribed time by at least 2 hours when taking immunosuppressive drugs or any other medicine

*(28)

I am on the lookout for symptoms such as sudden weight gain, swelling, feelings of lethargy, fever, decrease in urine volume, bloody urine, changes in blood pressure, or discomfort around the transplanted kidney

(3)

I never forget to take my medicine, be it an immunosuppressive drug or any other medicine

(29)

I consult my medical professionals if I experience symptoms such as sudden weight gain, swelling, feelings of lethargy, fever, decrease in urine volume, bloody urine, changes in blood pressure, or discomfort around the transplanted kidney

*(5)

I always keep a stock of medicine on hand just in case

(30)

I avoid going to crowded or polluted places any more than necessary

(7)

I have thought of a way to prevent forgetting to take my medicine or taking the wrong one (or I never forget to take it)

(31)

I make sure to wear a mask and disinfect my hands during the epidemic of infectious diseases and when I go to crowded places

(8)

I make sure to ask my medical professionals if there is anything regarding my medicine that I am not sure about or have a trouble

(32)

I brush my teeth every day without fail

(9)

If I forget to take my medicine or take the wrong one, I make adjustments within the limit prescribed by my doctor

(33)

I regularly go for dental check-ups

(10)

I make sure to ask my medical professionals if I want to (or intend to) change the dosage or type of medicine or stop taking it

(34)

I regularly get examined to see if I have developed cancer or heart disease

Exercise

(11)

I habitually do exercise that is suitable for me

(35)

I observe the volume or color of my urine myself at regular intervals

(12)

I avoid exercise that would put pressure on the transplanted kidney

(36)

If my blood test results indicated a problem, I would make changes in my lifestyle accordingly to alleviate it

(13)

I adjust the amount of exercise I do based on what I think is appropriate for my body

(37)

When I feel unwell, I get examined or consult with my medical doctors right away and do not put it off

(14)

If I cannot continue exercising for some reason, even if it is unrelated to the transplantation, I would not ignore it and consult my medical professionals

(38)

I ask for clarification if there is something I do not understand regarding a treatment, examination, or my doctor’s guidance or advice

*(15)

I do not force myself to exercise when I am not feeling quite right

(39)

I would consult my medical professionals if there was something I did not understand about the side effects of a medicine or post-transplantation complications

(16)

I tell or consult my medical staff regarding the amount and type of exercise I do

Psychosocial adaptation

(40)

I am not being able to get the amount of sleep or rest that is adequate for me

Hydration and Nutrition

(17)

Based on my medical staff’s prescription or advice, I consume an appropriate amount of fluids for the season

(41)

I am coping well (or can cope) with any changes that the transplant has caused in me personally or my life

(18)

Based on my medical staff’s prescription or advice, I moderate my intake of salty foods

(42)

If I feel anxiety regarding the transplantation, I discuss it with others, including my doctor

(19)

Based on my medical staff’s prescription or advice, I consume an appropriate amount of protein

(43)

If I am stressed and cannot resolve it on my own, I would discuss it with someone such as a family member, a friend, or my doctor

(20)

When drinking alcohol, I set a rough limit and do not exceed it (or I do not drink alcohol)

(44)

If I was uneasy or unhappy as a result of the transplantation, I would discuss it with someone such as a family member, a friend, or my doctor

(21)

When eating out or eating convenience store food, I pay attention to the nutrition labels

*(23)

I do not adjust my diet or alcohol intake in advance of medical examinations

(24)

I moderate my sodium intake or adjust my fluid intake when my urine volume decreases or I experience swelling

(25)

When I have eaten too much or eaten heavily seasoned food, I reexamine my diet so that it does not become a regular occurrence

(26)

I regularly tell my medical professionals or consult them about the type or amount of food I eat