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Richard BO, Abadi MH, Drake CD, Rychener D, Bauer R. "A reinstilled hope that they can change": Facilitator perspectives on a self-care and health promotion peer group program for veterans. Front Public Health 2023; 10:968281. [PMID: 36684905 PMCID: PMC9851664 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.968281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction This study assessed the relevance, value, and effectiveness of "Taking Charge of My Life and Health" (TCMLH), a patient wellbeing peer group program for U.S. veterans focused on empowering them to identify what really matters in their lives and to work toward health goals that align with their mission, aspirations, or purpose in life. The potential of TCMLH to empower veterans to engage in self-care behaviors, make health behavior changes, and participate in health care decision making is important, as veterans are more likely than the general population to suffer from multiple chronic conditions that require ongoing self-management. Methods We conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 19 TCMLH facilitators serving in eight U.S. Veteran's Health Administration medical centers. Data were analyzed using an inductive approach to identify salient themes in facilitators' experiences. Results Facilitators reported that TCMLH participants demonstrated positive attitude changes (e.g., greater confidence and hope) and behavior changes (e.g., making healthcare appointments and implementing self-care practices) by program completion. Further, findings show that mindful awareness practices, the peer group setting, Whole Health assessment tools, and goal setting tools were perceived as the most impactful program elements leading to positive health behavior change. Conclusion Overall, findings suggest that this non-clinical peer group program can enhance patient wellbeing, and that there are certain program elements of TCMLH that are driving key attitudinal and behavioral changes.
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- Bonnie O. Richard
- Louisville Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Louisville Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States
- Durham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Durham, NC, United States
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- Louisville Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Louisville Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, United States
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Patient Participation and the Environment: A Scoping Review of Instruments. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042003. [PMID: 35206191 PMCID: PMC8872044 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Patient participation and the environment are critical factors in achieving qualitative healthcare. We conducted a systematic scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's framework to identify instruments intended to measure patient participation. We assessed those instruments' characteristics, which areas of the healthcare continuum they target, and whether environmental factors are considered. Instruments were considered eligible if they represented the patient perspective and measured patient participation in healthcare. The search was limited to articles written in English and published in the last 10 years. We extracted concepts (i.e., patient empowerment, patient participation, and patient-centeredness) based on the framework developed by Castro et al. and outcomes of significance regarding the review questions and specific objectives. The search was conducted in PsycINFO, CINHAL/EBSCO, and PubMed in September 2019 and July 2020. Of 4802 potential titles, 67 studies reported on a total of 45 instruments that met the inclusion criteria for this review. The concept of patient participation was represented most often in these studies. Although some considered the social environment, no instrument was found to incorporate and address the physical environment. Thirteen instruments were generic and the remaining instruments were intended for specific diagnoses or healthcare contexts. Our work is the first to study instruments from this perspective, and we conclude that there is a lack of instruments that measure aspects of the social and physical environment coherently as part of patient participation.
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Ge L, Yap CW, Kaur P, Ong R, Heng BH. Psychometric evaluation of the 8-item Altarum Consumer Engagement (ACE) Measure™ in community-dwelling adults in Singapore. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1347. [PMID: 34915884 PMCID: PMC8680055 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07369-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A valid and reliable measure is essential to assess patient engagement and its impact on health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the 8-item Altarum Consumer Engagement Measure™ (ACE Measure) among English-speaking community-dwelling adults in Singapore. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 400 randomly selected community-dwelling adults (mean age: 49.7 years, 50.0% were female, 72.3% were Chinese) who completed the English version of the 8-item ACE Measure independently. The item-level statistics were described. The internal consistency of the measure was measured by Cronbach alpha and item-rest correlations. Validity of the tool was assessed by 1) factorial validity using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), 2) hypothesis-testing validity by correlating ACE subscales (Commitment and Navigation) with health-related outcomes, and 3) criterion validity against the Patient Activation Measure and Health Confidence Measure. RESULTS There was no floor or ceiling effect for Commitment and Navigation subscales, and the Cronbach alpha for each subscale was 0.76 and 0.54, respectively. The two-factor structure was confirmed by CFA. In general, Commitment and Navigation subscales were positively correlated with frequency of activity participation (rho = 0.30 - 0.33) and EQ-5D visual analog scale (rho = 0.15 - 0.30). Individuals who perceived better health than peers had higher subscale scores (p < 0.01). Each subscale score had moderate and positive correlations with activation score (rho = 0.48 - 0.55) and health confidence score (rho = 0.35 - 0.47). CONCLUSIONS The two-subscale ACE Measure demonstrated good construct validity in English-speaking Singapore community-dwelling adults. Evidence in internal consistency was mixed, indicating further investigation.
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- Lixia Ge
- Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, 3 Fusionopolis Link #03-08, Nexus@one-north, Singapore, 138543, Singapore.
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- Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, 3 Fusionopolis Link #03-08, Nexus@one-north, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, 3 Fusionopolis Link #03-08, Nexus@one-north, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, 3 Fusionopolis Link #03-08, Nexus@one-north, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, 3 Fusionopolis Link #03-08, Nexus@one-north, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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Risk factors associated with osteoporosis and fracture in psoriatic arthritis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2021; 134:2564-2572. [PMID: 34670248 PMCID: PMC8577663 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although there are few studies mentioned there may be some relationship between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and osteoporosis, clinical data in real world still need to be clarified in China. The aim of this study was to assess the areal and volumetric bone mineral density (BMD), frequency of fracture, and risk factors in patients with PsA. METHODS A total of one hundred PsA patients who visited Peking University First Hospital and one hundred age- and sex-matched healthy controls with DXA data were enrolled in the study. Patients with clinical fractures confirmed by X-ray during follow-up were also recorded. Clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded and compared between the abnormal BMD group and the normal BMD group, as well as between the fracture and non-fracture groups. Risk factors for fracture and low BMD were analyzed. RESULTS Mean BMD at the total hip and femoral neck was significantly lower in PsA patients than that in healthy controls (0.809 ± 0.193 vs. 0.901 ± 0.152 g/cm2, P = 0.041; 0.780 ± 0.146 vs. 0.865 ± 0.166 g/cm2, P = 0.037, respectively). Moreover, lumbar spine BMD was negatively correlated with psoriasis duration, swollen joint count and DAS28-CRP (r = -0.503, -0.580, -0.438; P < 0.05). Total hip BMD and femoral neck BMD were negatively correlated with HAQ (r = -0.521, -0.335; P < 0.05). Fractures occurred in 29 patients during the follow-up period. Logistic regression analysis showed that older age (OR 1.132 [95%CI: 1.026-1.248), P < 0.05], higher HAQ score (OR 1.493, 95%CI: 1.214-1.836, P < 0.01), higher disease activity index for psoriatic arthritis (OR 1.033, 95% CI: 1.002-1.679, P < 0.05) and hip joint involvement (OR 6.401, 95% CI: 4.012-44.180, P < 0.05) were risk factors for fracture in the multivariate model. CONCLUSIONS Increased risks of osteoporosis and fracture were found in PsA patients compared to healthy controls. Besides age, high disease activity and hip joint involvement were risk factors for decreased BMD and fracture.
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Abadi M, Richard B, Shamblen S, Drake C, Schweinhart A, Bokhour B, Bauer R, Rychener D. Achieving Whole Health: A Preliminary Study of TCMLH, a Group-Based Program Promoting Self-Care and Empowerment Among Veterans. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2021; 49:347-357. [PMID: 34018443 DOI: 10.1177/10901981211011043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE An emerging literature suggests patients with chronic illnesses can benefit from integrated, person-centric approaches to health care, including group-based programs. However, much of the research in this area is disease specific. The objective of this study was to collect preliminary evidence on the efficacy of Taking Charge of My Life and Health (TCMLH), a Whole Health group-based program that emphasizes self-care and empowerment on the overall health and well-being of veterans, a population burdened with high rates of multiple chronic conditions. METHOD Self-reported outcomes, including standardized survey measures, were collected at pretest, posttest, and 2-month follow-up from 77 participants across 15 groups at four VA sites. Random intercept mixed-model regressions were used to analyze data. RESULTS Results from this initial study showed high satisfaction with the program and facilitators, and high attendance. There were significant pre-post gains in self-care attitudes and behaviors, patient motivation, meaning and purpose, mental health, perceived stress, goal progress, and goal-specific hope. Outcomes were maintained at 2-month follow-up for patient motivation, perceived stress, goal-specific hope, and goal progress. Significant gains were observed in health care empowerment and physical health from pretest to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary findings support the efficacy of TCMLH, a Whole Health group-based program that emphasizes patient empowerment, self-care practices, and peer support. Future research priorities include a rigorous evaluation with a larger sample size and control group to assess effectiveness.
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- Melissa Abadi
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Bedford, MA, USA.,Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, KY, USA
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Hosseini F, Alavi NM, Mohammadi E, Sadat Z. Scoping Review on the Concept of Patient Motivation and Practical Tools to Assess it. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2021; 26:1-10. [PMID: 33954092 PMCID: PMC8074736 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_15_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background: In this scoping review, the concept of patients' motivation and the tools that have been designed to measure this concept in clinical settings are presented. Materials and Methods: Arksey and O'Malley's framework was used in conducting the current scoping review. Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant English articles published between January 1995 and January 2020 using the keywords motivation and tool, and their synonyms. Out of 2820 articles, 34 articles were chosen and were entered into the final analysis. Definitions of patients' motivation were determined using Kyngäs et al., content analysis method. Results: The findings showed that new tools had been developed in 38% of the studies and other studies had revised or translated existing questionnaires. Moreover, 62% of the tools were used to measure patient motivation in mental disorders. Most of the studies did not clearly define the concept of patient motivation in the clinical environment. The findings of content analysis outlined the 3 categories of motivation determinant factors, decisions, and behaviors that determine overall levels of motivations and its consequences. Conclusions: Motivation is a dynamic concept and is a result of internal and external motives that lead to decisions and behaviors. There are limited tools for measuring motivation in clinical settings. This addresses the need to design specific tools in various diseases, especially chronic diseases. By the concept defined in this study, it is possible to design a short tool with general application that can be used in all diseases.
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- Fatemeh Hosseini
- PhD Candidate of Nursing, Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Palmer D, Miedany YE. Incorporating motivational interviewing into rheumatology care. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2018; 27:370-376. [PMID: 29634338 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2018.27.7.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Deborah Palmer, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, North Middlesex University Hospital, and Yasser El Miedany, Consultant Rheumatologist, discuss ways to close the gap between disease control and patient empowerment.
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- Deborah Palmer
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, North Middlesex University Hospital
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