Application and advances of patient activation in surgical patients. [PDF]
Patient activation, a critical indicator of patients' engagement in their healthcare management and treatment decision-making, has gained increasing attention in surgical settings. This review delves into the current applications, effectiveness evaluations, influencing factors, and intervention strategies of patient activation among surgical patients ...
Yin Y +5 more
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Aims Increased patient activation levels can improve health outcomes. Hence, this study aims to examine the relationships between sociodemographic variables and domain‐specific health literacies with patient activation.
Laura Yuqi Huang +3 more
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The relationships between patient activation, patient–physician relationship, and patient engagement and medication adherence: model research on the mediating role [PDF]
Background Medication adherence remains a critical problem in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D); however, research on this issue is still limited. For this reason, further scientific, academic, and societal efforts are needed to optimize treatment ...
Ferhat Bolukçu, Şebnem Yücel
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Patient Activation Impacts Exercise in Older Adults With Kidney Disease [PDF]
Introduction: Moderate-to-strenuous exercise reduces risk for disability and cardiovascular disease, yet many older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remain sedentary.
Karan K. Mirpuri +15 more
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Primary and Emergency Care Use: The Roles of Health Literacy, Patient Activation, and Sleep Quality in a Latent Profile Analysis [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Healthcare utilization is a behavioral phenomenon influenced by psychosocial factors. This study took place in South Tyrol, a culturally diverse autonomous province in northern Italy, and aimed to identify latent profiles of ...
Dietmar Ausserhofer +7 more
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Exploring the Health Literacy and Patient Activation Among Patients with Glaucoma: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Background: Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness that can be mitigated through early recognition and effective management. Specifically, early and effective self-management outside hospitals can slow disease progression and reduce its ...
Lοukia Tsichla +7 more
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Effect of Health Literacy and Patient Activation on Health‐Seeking Behaviour: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Turkey [PDF]
Background The study aimed to investigate the effect of health literacy and patient activation on health‐seeking behaviour. In addition, the role of general health status and age variables in this effect was also addressed.
Mehmet Akif Erişen
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Patient Activation, Social Support, Physician Trust, and Shared Dialysis Decision-Making: A Cross-Sectional Investigation [PDF]
Rationale & Objective: People undergoing maintenance dialysis often lack essential information about kidney therapy options. Therefore, nephrologists must involve patients and families in shared decision-making (SDM).
Fahad Saeed +4 more
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Rheumatology patients’ perceptions of patient activation and the Patient Activation Measure: A qualitative interview study [PDF]
AbstractIntroductionAn important aspect of self‐management is patient activation (the skills, abilities and confidence someone uses to actively manage their health). The dominant method of capturing patient activation is the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) which has been integrated into many aspects of clinical practice in musculoskeletal care ...
Bethan Jones +4 more
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IntroductionPatient activation is determined by an individual’s knowledge, skills and confidence in managing his/her health. It is vital for people living with HIV (PLWH) to enhance their self-management skills and health outcomes, especially those from ...
Wenhong An +4 more
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