Dear participant:IF YOU HAD COMPLETED THIS QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE,PLEASE DON'T COMPLETE IT AGAIN. I am a doctoral nursing student at the University of Connecticut conducting a research study entitled “Development of the Client Empowerment Scale”. The intent of my study is to test the reliability and validity of the Client Empowerment Scale, which measures the degree to which patients with chronic health conditions are empowered. The results of this study will be used to improve the care provided to clients with chronic conditions. Participation in this study is voluntary. You don not have to be in this study if you do not want to. If you agree to be in the study, but later change your mind, you may drop out at any time. You have the right to decline or withdraw from participation in the study at any time you feel uncomfortable.