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Skliarova T, Lara-Cabrera ML, Brobakken MF, Heggelund J, Vedul-Kjelsås E, Güzey IC, Hafstad H, Reitan SK, Nygård M. The mental-health patient-activation measure: assessing validity, reliability, and responsiveness in outpatient settings. BMC Psychiatry 2025; 25:520. [PMID: 40405139 PMCID: PMC12096637 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-025-06939-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/24/2025] Open
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INTRODUCTION The patient activation measure-mental health (PAM-MH) scale, adapted from the Patient Activation Measure-13 Items (PAM-13) developed in the United States, was designed to assess patient engagement and activation in mental health care. Despite initial validation of the PAM-MH in its original context, its applicability in other settings and its comparison to the gold standard PAM-13 remain unexplored. Furthermore, research addressing the face and construct validity of the PAM-MH is limited. This multi-phase study evaluated the face validity, construct validity, reliability and responsiveness of the PAM-MH in a Norwegian outpatient setting. METHODS A participatory approach was adopted to actively involve user representatives in validating the scale. The validation process consisted of four interconnected studies. In the first sub-study, user representatives were invited to contribute to establish face validity by providing quantitative feedback on the perceived value and burden of completing the PAM-MH. The second sub-study examined the construct validity. It was hypothesised that the PAM-MH measures the construct of patient activation and would therefore correlate with the PAM-13. This hypothesis was tested using Pearson's r in a sample of 55 outpatients. The third sub-study evaluated test-retest reliability (via ICC) and internal consistency (using Cronbach's α), in a sample of 27 outpatients who completed the PAM-MH on two separate occasions. The final sub-study explored the responsiveness of the scale to change, guided by predefined hypotheses, in a sample of 11 outpatients. RESULTS Adequate acceptability was established from users' views of the value and burden of the scale (overall mean "value" score was 59.7% and mean "burden" was 39.6%). All hypotheses, established a priori for construct validity, reliability, and responsiveness-to-change, were confirmed. CONCLUSION This multi-phase study employed a participatory approach to validate the PAM-MH in a Norwegian outpatient context. Preliminary results demonstrated satisfactory face validity and construct validity, along with good reliability and responsiveness-to-change. The findings suggest that the PAM-MH is both valid and reliable, making it a suitable questionnaire to measure patient activation in a Norwegian outpatient setting.
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- Tatiana Skliarova
- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway.
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway
- Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Nidelv Community Mental Health Center, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Psychosis and Rehabilitation, Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
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- Regional Center for Healthcare Improvement, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway
- Department of Research, Innovation and Education, Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway
- Department of Research, Innovation and Education, Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Vårres Regional User-Led Center Mid-Norway, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway
- Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Nidelv Community Mental Health Center, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NO-7491, Norway
- Department of Psychosis and Rehabilitation, Department of Mental Healthcare, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Nai ZL, Choo R, Sum G, Goh SF, Ding YY, Lim WS, Tan WS. Patient-outcomes of a frailty management program for community-dwelling older adults in Singapore: A cohort evaluation. J Frailty Aging 2025; 14:100048. [PMID: 40381198 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjfa.2025.100048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2025] [Accepted: 04/10/2025] [Indexed: 05/20/2025]
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BACKGROUND There is urgency to manage frailty due to its increasing prevalence. The Geriatric Service Hub (GSH) is a novel programme in Singapore, which aims to manage frailty amongst community-dwelling older adults. OBJECTIVES We aimed to (1) assess the effectiveness of the GSH through patient-outcomes including patient activation, functional status, and quality-of-life (QoL), and (2) assess impact on patient-outcomes through different levels of frailty using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) scores. DESIGN Single-arm pre-post design. SETTING Community-based health and social care provider PARTICIPANTS: 218 GSH patients, aged≥65, with CFS4 to CFS7. INTERVENTION Patients received comprehensive geriatric assessments in community-based settings and had individualised care plans formed by a multi-disciplinary care team. Patients were then referred to health and social services located in the community based on identified needs. MEASUREMENTS Functional status (Barthel Index), Patient activation (Patient Activation Measure), health-related QoL (EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level tool) and the emotional-related QoL (Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation, and Pleasure tool). Measurements administered at baseline, 3- and 6-months post-enrolment. Analysis included unadjusted t-tests and multi-level mixed-effects linear regression. RESULTS We studied 191 (87.6 %) participants who completed all 3-timepoints. Compared to baseline, functional status was maintained at 3-months (Mdiff=-0.2, 95 % CI [-1.8;1.3]) and 6-months (Mdiff=-0.5, 95 % CI[-2.2;1.2]). Patient activation increased slightly at 3-months (Mdiff=3.0, 95 % CI [0.1;5.9]) but not at 6-months (Mdiff=1.5, 95 % CI [-1.2;4.1]). There were significant increases for health-related QoL a t 3-months (Mdiff=0.068, 95 %CI [0.041;0.095]) and 6-months (Mdiff=0.045, 95 % CI [0.016;0.074]), and for emotional-related QoL at 3-months (Mdiff=2.3, 95 % CI [1.2;3.3]) and 6-months (Mdiff=1.5, 95 % CI [0.4;2.7]). For sub-group analyses, there were significant increases for patient activation and both QoL measurements for patients categorised as CFS4 and CFS5, and no significant changes for patient-outcomes for CFS6-7. CONCLUSIONS Overall, results suggest maintenance in patient activation and functional status, with improvements in QoL. Sub-group analyses suggest that GSH is beneficial for patients categorised as CFS4 and CFS5, but the programme played a largely maintenance role for patients with CFS6-7.
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- Ze Ling Nai
- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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Tsichla L, Patelarou E, Detorakis E, Tsilimbaris MK, Patelarou AE, Giakoumidakis K. Enhancing Health Literacy and Self-Management in Glaucoma Patients: Evidence from a Nurse-Led Educational Intervention. Healthcare (Basel) 2025; 13:861. [PMID: 40281810 PMCID: PMC12027466 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13080861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2025] [Revised: 04/06/2025] [Accepted: 04/07/2025] [Indexed: 04/29/2025] Open
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Objective: This interventional cohort study evaluates the effectiveness of a nurse-led educational intervention designed to improve health literacy and self-management in glaucoma patients and examines correlations with demographic factors (sex, age, education level) and comorbidities. Material and Methods: A convenience sample of 312 glaucoma patients was recruited from the University General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, between November 2022 and November 2023. The patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (receiving nurse-led education) or a control group (receiving standard care). Health literacy was measured using the HLS-EU-16 questionnaire, while self-management levels were assessed with the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). Two-way repeated measures ANOVA analyzed intervention effects over time. Moreover, multiple linear regression analysis was used to test for potential correlations between variables. Results: Significant improvements were observed in both HLS-EU-16 and PAM-13 scores in the intervention group over time compared to the control group. In the post-test, the intervention group showed statistically higher health literacy scores (12.79 ± 2.64) than the control group (10.52 ± 3.60), with a mean difference in -2.27 (p < 0.001). Similarly, the PAM-13 scores were significantly higher in the intervention group (49.35 ± 10.36) compared to the control group (41.33 ± 24.12) post-test, with a mean difference of -8.01 (p < 0.001). The pre-intervention PAM-13 score was positively associated with both the HLS-EU16 score (B = 3.307, p < 0.001) and education level (B = 3.863, p = 0.037). Meanwhile, higher post-intervention PAM-13 was positively associated with greater post-intervention HLS-EU16 scores (B = 1.26, 95% CI [0.61, 1.91]). Furthermore, the participants of the intervention group exhibited significantly higher post-intervention PAM-13 scores than the control group (B = 5.36, 95% CI [1.03, 9.68]). Conclusions: The nurse-led educational intervention significantly enhanced health literacy and self-management in glaucoma patients, indicating its potential value in patient education strategies for chronic diseases.
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- Lοukia Tsichla
- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.E.P.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, Voutes, 71110 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (E.D.); (M.K.T.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, Voutes, 71110 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (E.D.); (M.K.T.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.E.P.)
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Eppingbroek AAM, Lechner L, Bakker EC, Nijkamp MD, de Witte MA, Bolman CAW. The role of psychosocial adjustment in the quality of life of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2025; 76:102855. [PMID: 40117908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2025] [Accepted: 03/01/2025] [Indexed: 03/23/2025]
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PURPOSE Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) can cause a high symptom burden that negatively affects quality of life (QoL). The way patients deal with their disease and how this impacts their QoL is important to understand, yet virtually unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate whether and how psychosocial adjustment affects QoL in MPN patients. METHODS A longitudinal study was conducted in 338 patients with MPN to investigate whether and how baseline measurements of psychosocial adjustment could predict QoL outcomes six months later. Psychosocial adjustment to illness was operationalized by: coping, self-management, resilience and illness identity (II). We tested the hypotheses that high scores on respectively problem-solving coping, self-management, resilience, II-subscales acceptance and enrichment, and low scores on II-subscales rejection and engulfment are associated with high scores on QoL. We performed a multiple hierarchical regression analysis including sociodemographic and disease-related variables and baseline QoL as control variables. RESULTS II-subscale engulfment had the most pronounced negative impact on QoL (β.47, p < .001). After the introduction of the control variables, the effect of engulfment remained statistically significant (β.16, p < .01). Additionally, baseline QoL (β.32, p < .001), treatment option wait-and-see (β.11, p < .05), and MPN symptom burden at T2 (β.36, p < .001) demonstrated significance. The other variables measuring psychosocial adjustment did not relate significantly to QoL. CONCLUSION The findings of this study illustrate the significant adverse effect of engulfment on patients' QoL, underscoring the importance of providing psychosocial guidance to mitigate the patients' feelings of being overwhelmed by the disease.
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- Faculty of Psychology, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Hematology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Tsichla L, Patelarou E, Detorakis E, Tsilibaris M, Patelarou A, Christodoulakis A, Dokoutsidou E, Giakoumidakis K. Exploring the Health Literacy and Patient Activation Among Patients with Glaucoma: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Pract 2025; 15:24. [PMID: 39996694 PMCID: PMC11853808 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract15020024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2024] [Revised: 01/03/2025] [Accepted: 01/21/2025] [Indexed: 02/26/2025] Open
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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 negative daily impact. This includes adherence to medication, high levels of health literacy (requires patients to be able to find, understand, and use relevant health information), early recognition of symptoms, regular visits to ophthalmologists, etc. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding levels of adherence to medication and health literacy in glaucoma patients in Greece. This study aimed to assess health literacy and self-management activation levels in glaucoma patients and explore the relationship between these factors. Materials and Methods: A total of 312 glaucoma patients were recruited from outpatient ophthalmology clinics in Heraklion, Greece, between November 2023 and May 2024 through convenience sampling. The Greek versions of the Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) and the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire 16 (HLS-EU-16) evaluated self-management activation and health literacy, respectively. Results: Patients exhibited low self-management activation (level 1: disengaged and overwhelmed, =40.7, SD: ±29.9) and sufficient health literacy (=10.7, SD: ±3.7). No significant association was found between health literacy and self-management activation (p = 0.602). Conclusions: Glaucoma patients had low to moderate levels of self-management activation and health literacy, without a significant association between them. Therefore, multifaceted strategies are needed to enhance these patients' activation and health literacy. Further research, using larger, multi-center samples, is needed to clarify the link between these variables.
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- Lοukia Tsichla
- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.P.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.P.); (A.C.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete Medical School, Voutes, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (E.D.); (M.T.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete Medical School, Voutes, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (E.D.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.P.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.P.); (A.C.)
- School of Medicine, University of Crete Medical School, Voutes, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (E.D.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece; (L.T.); (E.P.); (A.P.); (A.C.)
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Zhen J, Simoneau M, Sharma P, Germain P, Watier-Levesque P, Othman A, Marshall JK, Afif W, Narula N. Acceptability, feasibility, and impact of the MyGut digital health platform in the monitoring and management of inflammatory bowel disease. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2024; 7:423-430. [PMID: 39679104 PMCID: PMC11638002 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwae029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2024] Open
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Background Digital health monitoring may help facilitate self-management strategies when caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aims This study investigated the feasibility of implementing the MyGut health application when caring for patients with IBD and evaluated whether its use improved health outcomes. Methods We conducted a prospective trial in 2 Canadian hospitals from 2020 to 2023. Patients with IBD were recruited from gastroenterology clinics, and the MyGut application was installed onto their mobile devices. Metrics such as acceptability, satisfaction, feasibility, quality-of-life scores (measured through the short IBD questionnaire [SIBDQ]), and resource utilization were collected throughout the 1-year follow-up period. Results Of the 84 patients enrolled, 58 patients (69%) continued to use the app until the study completion. At recruitment, all 84 patients (100%) were willing to use the MyGut application after a brief tutorial. There was a significant improvement in the SIBDQ scores after 1 year of MyGut use (mean = 56.0, SD 8.85 vs 52.0, SD 9.84) (P = .012). However, only 42.9% (21/49) of the patients were willing to continue using the application after 1 year, a significant decrease compared with the 71.4% (35/49) who were willing to continue after 2 months (P = .001). No differences were observed in the number of emergency room visits/hospitalizations (P = .78) before and after 1 year of MyGut use. Conclusions This study demonstrates that patients are willing to use digital health monitoring platforms and this may lead to improved quality of life. However, sustained efforts must be made to optimize its long-term feasibility.
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- Jamie Zhen
- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Institute for Management and Innovation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H3H 2R9, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H3H 2R9, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
- Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
- Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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Xie HX, Wu AR, Xu ZH, Zhang Q, Wang XY, Yu H, Li N, Wei Y, Li XH, Zhai H, Chang FS. Validation of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury in mainland China. J Spinal Cord Med 2024:1-11. [PMID: 39392460 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2024.2391594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE The 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) is the most widely used generic patient activation measure, but spinal cord injury (SCI) related psychometric evaluation of PAM-13 has not been explored globally. This study aimed to assess the validity of the Chinese version of the PAM-13 (PAM-13-C) for individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (CSCI). DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center, and some participants were recruited in a WeChat group (the most commonly used social media platform in China). PARTICIPANTS 284 individuals with spinal cord injury who had lived with the injury for ≥0.5 year. INTERVENTIONS NA. OUTCOME MEASURES The PAM-13-C, global QoL, seven-item generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-7) and nine-item patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) were used. RESULTS The mean (SD) PAM-13-C score was 57.4 (16.5). The highest percentage of NA could be observed in item 9 (12.0%). Floor and ceiling effects of the total scores of PAM-13-C were small (0.7% and 6.7%), but a ceiling effect could be observed among all items. Exploratory Factor Analysis supported a one-factor model of the PAM-13-C (CFI = 0.97; RMSEA = 0.07). Construct validity was established through correlation analysis among the PAM-13-C, GAD-7/PHQ-9, global QoL, and GSES. The PAM-13-C demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.95) and acceptable test-retest reliability. CONCLUSION The PAM-13-C is a reliable and valid measure of patient activation for individuals with CSCI in China.
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- Hai-Xia Xie
- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Pedersen LT, Ipsen JA, Bruun IH, Egebæk HK, Andersen PT, Viberg B. Association between patient activation level and functional outcomes in older adults with hip fractures. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 124:105472. [PMID: 38728823 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hip fractures can significantly impact older adults' mobility and function. Effective rehabilitation is crucial to help them regain independence and quality of life. However, little is known about the association between patient activation and hip fracture rehabilitation. This study aims to assess the association between the PAM-13 scores and the level of physical function, mobility, and activities of daily living in older adults following a hip fracture rehabilitation program. METHOD An exploratory outcome study from a cluster-randomized stepped-wedge clinical controlled trial. Two hundred thirty-nine patients were classified into four Patient Activation Measure-Levels (PAM-13) according to their PAM-13 scores, reflecting their confidence and preparedness to manage their health. Level 1 represents the lowest level of confidence. The patient's mobility, function, and daily activities were evaluated at discharge and after 12 and 24 weeks. RESULTS The cohort had a median age of 78; 67% were female, and 50% lived alone. There were no significant differences in demographics between the PAM-Levels. PAM-Level 1 patients had longer hospital stays and lower mobility scores than PAM-Level 4 patients. However, all patients improved over time, and higher initial PAM levels resulted in better outcomes. PAM-Level 1 patients improved in Time Up and Go score from a median score of 54 seconds to 14 seconds at 24 weeks, while PAM-Level 4 patients improved from 26 to 9 seconds. CONCLUSION Our study found an association between PAM levels and functional outcomes in hip fracture rehabilitation. Patients with higher activation levels had better mobility and functional outcomes.
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- Lars Tobiesen Pedersen
- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Health Education, University College South Denmark Esbjerg, Denmark.
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Frederiksberg, The Capital Region, Denmark; Department of Exercise Epidemiology, Institute for Sports Science and Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Unit for Health Promotion, University of Southern Denmark, Odense & Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Graue M, Igland J, Oftedal BF, Haugstvedt A, Riise HKR, Zoffmann V, Jenum AK, Richards D, Kolltveit BCH. Interprofessional follow-up for people at risk of type 2 diabetes in primary healthcare - a randomized controlled trial with embedded qualitative interviews. Scand J Prim Health Care 2024; 42:450-462. [PMID: 38588447 PMCID: PMC11332301 DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2024.2337071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of an empowerment-based interprofessional lifestyle intervention program among people at risk of type 2 diabetes on knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-management, health, psychological well-being, and lifestyle characteristics, and to explore the participants' perceptions of participating in the intervention. DESIGN AND METHODS In line with the Medical Research Council complex interventions research methods framework, we conducted a randomized controlled trial with embedded qualitative interviews in primary healthcare clinics in Norway between 2019-2021. Of the patients at risk (The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score Calculator (FINDRISC) ≥15 or Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30) 142 accepted the invitation, and 14 participants from the intervention group participated in individual interviews after the 12-month follow-up. Our primary outcome was the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). Secondary outcomes were EQ-5D-5L, EQ-VAS, WHO-Overall health, WHO-Overall QOL, weight, height, waist circumference, and regularity of physical activity. We used thematic analysis to analyse the qualitative data. RESULTS There was no clinically relevant differences of neither the primary nor the secondary endpoints between intervention and control group. As to the qualitative data, we identified two distinct features: 'Meaningful perspectives on lifestyle changes' and 'Lifestyle change is not a linear process due to challenges faced along the way' putting ownership of their choices in life into picture. CONCLUSION The negative results of the RCT stand in contrast to the findings given by the participants voices, perceiving the intervention as a key eye opener placing their health challenges in perspective. How to interpret these seemingly conflicting findings of participants being seen, heard, and understood, helping them to take more conscious ownership of their choices in life, and at the same time demonstrating no improvements in symptoms or measures, is a dilemma that needs further exploration. We should be careful to implement interventions that do not demonstrate any effects on the quantitative outcomes.
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- Marit Graue
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Julie Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Research unit for Women`s and Children`s Health, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Public Health Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- General Practice Research Unit, Department of General Practice, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Institute for Health Research, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Vossevangen medical center, Voss, Norway
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Ng QX, Liau MYQ, Tan YY, Tang ASP, Ong C, Thumboo J, Lee CE. A Systematic Review of the Reliability and Validity of the Patient Activation Measure Tool. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1079. [PMID: 38891154 PMCID: PMC11171848 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Patient activation, broadly defined as the ability of individuals to manage their health and navigate the healthcare system effectively, is crucial for achieving positive health outcomes. The Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a popularly used tool, was developed to assess this vital component of health care. This review is the first to systematically examine the validity of the PAM, as well as study its reliability, factor structure, and validity across various populations. Following the PRISMA and COSMIN guidelines, a search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library, from inception to 1 October 2023, using combinations of keywords related to patient activation and the PAM. The inclusion criteria were original quantitative or mixed methods studies focusing on PAM-13 or its translated versions and containing data on psychometric properties. Out of 3007 abstracts retrieved, 39 studies were included in the final review. The PAM has been extensively studied across diverse populations and geographical regions, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Most studies looked at populations with chronic conditions. Only two studies applied the PAM to community-dwelling individuals and found support for its use. Studies predominantly showed a high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.80) for the PAM. Most studies supported a unidimensional construct of patient activation, although cultural differences influenced the factor structure in some cases. Construct validity was established through correlations with health behaviors and outcomes. Despite its strengths, there is a need for further research, particularly in exploring content validity and differential item functioning. Expanding the PAM's application to more diverse demographic groups and community-dwelling individuals could enhance our understanding of patient activation and its impact on health outcomes.
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- Qin Xiang Ng
- Health Services Research Unit, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore
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- NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore
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- Health Services Research Unit, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
- NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore
- SingHealth Office of Regional Health, Singapore 911532, Singapore
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Roesel I, Froehlich D, Joos S, Valentini J, Mauch H, Martus P. The Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) in an oncology patient population: psychometric properties and dimensionality evaluation. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2024; 22:39. [PMID: 38764032 PMCID: PMC11103863 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-024-02255-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Accurate assessment and enhancement of health-related skills among oncology patients are pivotal for optimizing cancer care. The Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13), a questionnaire designed to reflect an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-healthcare management, has been validated across diverse countries and settings. Concerns have been raised regarding the cross-situational applicability, as patients with specific diseases and cultural backgrounds interpret questionnaire items differently. This study aimed to examine the structural validity and psychometric properties of the PAM-13 in an oncological patient cohort. METHODS Baseline data from a longitudinal non-randomized controlled study involving cancer out-patients (n = 1,125) from Comprehensive Cancer Centres in Southern Germany were analysed. The German version of the PAM-13 was employed. With classical test and item response theory methods data quality, reliability, convergent and structural validity, as well as psychometric properties were assessed. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were employed to investigate the postulated unidimensionality of the underlying construct. With a partial credit model (PCM) we examined item fit, targeting, local independence and differential item functioning. RESULTS Participants were predominantly female (73.0%) with a breast cancer diagnosis (41.3%). While items were generally well-accepted, ceiling effects were observed and a high mean PAM-13 score (69.7, SD = 14.2) was noted, potentially compromising responsiveness to interventions. Reliability was adequate (Cronbach's α = 0.81), person and item separation reliability were good to excellent (0.81 and 0.99, respectively). Explorations of the unidimensionality of the construct (EFA, CFA, PCM) yielded inconclusive results, hinting towards a two-factor solution. Item difficulty rankings deviated from the original. No differential item functioning was identified, and local independence was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS While the PAM-13 serves as a valuable instrument for comprehending and promoting health-related skills in cancer patients, the identification of ceiling effects, disordered item-difficulty rankings, and inconclusive findings regarding unidimensionality contribute to the expanding body of evidence, emphasizing the dependency of PAM-13's validity and reliability on distinctive characteristics within the population under investigation. Future research should prioritize refining or adding PAM-13 items to better capture the specific health-related challenges within diverse populations, paving the way for more effective patient engagement strategies in oncology. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00021779.
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- Inka Roesel
- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen, University Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany.
- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen, University Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen, University Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen, University Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen, University Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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Holter M, Avian A, Weger M, Strini S, Michelitsch M, Brenk-Franz K, Wedrich A, Berghold A. Measuring patient activation: the utility of the Patient Activation Measure administered in an interview setting. Qual Life Res 2024; 33:1389-1400. [PMID: 38388807 PMCID: PMC11045573 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03614-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patient activation is an emerging field in healthcare research concerning knowledge, skills, and confidence of patients in managing their health. This is particularly important for patients with chronic diseases, who often require more complex care management and self-care skills. However, due to temporary or longer-lasting visual impairments, certain patient groups cannot answer a questionnaire independently. The main objective is to investigate the psychometric properties of the German Patient Activation Measure® (PAM) survey in an everyday clinical setting where it has to be read aloud. METHODS Outpatients with macular edema participated in this questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. The study assessed patient activation by the PAM® survey, self-rated health, self-efficacy, quality of life, and general mood. Interviewers read questionnaires aloud to patients. Psychometric properties of the PAM® survey were investigated by item response theory (IRT), Cronbach's α and trait-trait correlations. RESULTS The analysis included N = 554 patients. Median age was 69 (IQR 62.0-76.0) years and mean overall activation score 74.1 (SD 13.7). All items showed ceiling effects. Empirical reliability from the IRT model and Cronbach's α were 0.75. The PAM® survey showed a Spearman correlation of 0.54 with self-efficacy, 0.51 with quality of life and 0.34 with general mood. CONCLUSION The read-aloud PAM® survey has been shown to provide to adequate measurement precision and convergent validity to be used as a screening tool in an everyday clinical setting. Objective assessment in an interview setting with the PAM® survey is possible. PAM® items are good in distinguishing lower to middle activated patients, but not patients with high activation. Further, issues with structural validity need more investigation.
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- Magdalena Holter
- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Psychosocial Medicine, Psychotherapy and Psychooncology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Graue M, Igland J, Haugstvedt A, Hernar I, Birkeland KI, Zoffmann V, Richards DA, Kolltveit BCH. Evaluation of an interprofessional follow-up intervention among people with type 2 diabetes in primary care-A randomized controlled trial with embedded qualitative interviews. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291255. [PMID: 37967084 PMCID: PMC10650997 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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With an ageing population and improved treatments people live longer with their chronic diseases, and primary care clinics face more costly and difficult-to-treat multimorbid patients. To meet these challenges, current guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes suggest that an interprofessional team should collaborate to enhance the delivery of worthwhile self-management support interventions. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of an empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention in people with type 2 diabetes in primary care on patient-reported outcomes, biomarkers and weight, and to explore the experiences of patients attending the intervention. We invited patients during regular visits to their general practitioners. The 12-month intervention included 1) empowerment-based counselling; 2) a standardized medical report. The control group received consultations with physicians only. The primary outcome was the Patient Activation Measure, a patient-reported measure assessing individual knowledge, skills, and confidence integral to managing one's health and healthcare. After the trial we conducted qualitative interviews. We observed no difference in the primary outcome scores. On secondary outcomes we found a significant between-group intervention effect in favor of the intervention group, with mean differences in glycemic control after 12 months (B [95% CI] = -8.6 [-17.1, -0.1] mmol/l; p = 0.045), and significant within-group changes of weight (B [95% CI] = -1.8 kg [-3.3, -0.3]; p = 0.02) and waist circumference (B [95% CI] = -3.9 cm [-7.3, -0.6]; p = 0.02). The qualitative data showed that the intervention opened patients' eyes for reflections and greater awareness, but they needed time to take on actions. The patients emphasized that the intervention gave rise to other insights and a greater understanding of their health challenges. We suggest testing the intervention among patients with larger disease burden and a more expressed motivation for change.
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- Marit Graue
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Interdisciplinary Research Unit of Women’s, Children’s and Families’ Health, Julie Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Public Health Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Vossevangen Medical Center, Voss, Norway
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Kutzinski M, Krause N, Riemann-Lorenz K, Meyer B, Heesen C. Acceptability of a digital health application to empower persons with multiple sclerosis with moderate to severe disability: single-arm prospective pilot study. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:382. [PMID: 37872471 PMCID: PMC10591383 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03434-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) desire to learn how health behaviour changes (e.g., dietary adjustments, physical activity, improvements in stress management) might help them manage their disease. Previous research has shown that certain health behaviour changes can improve quality of life (QoL), fatigue and other MS outcomes. Digital health applications may be well suited to deliver relevant health behavioural interventions because of their accessibility and flexibility. The digital health application "levidex" was designed to facilitate health behaviour change by offering evidence-based patient information and cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques to pwMS. By doing so, levidex aims to improve QoL and MS symptoms such as fatigue and mental health. OBJECTIVES A previous study reported on the development of levidex; this non-randomised pilot study examined the feasibility (practicability and acceptability) of levidex in pwMS with moderate to severe disability. Furthermore, the intervention's impact on empowerment, stress management, and relevant health behaviours (e.g., dietary behaviour, physical activity) was explored. METHODS levidex was originally developed for newly diagnosed pwMS in the first year after diagnosis and eventually modified to offer access to pwMS with moderate to severe disability. Participants (n = 43) with an Expanded Disability Status Scale between 3.5 and 7.5 and a disease duration of more than one year were eligible to participate. The intervention was used over a period of six months with measurement time points at baseline, month 3 and month 6. RESULTS Out of 38 participants who completed the six-month intervention period, 18 (47.4%) completed all 16 modules and 9 (23.7%) reached modules 13-16, the long-term maintenance part of levidex. Participants rated levidex positively in terms of practicability and acceptability and had only few points of criticism such as to include more physical exercise routine suggestions suitable for participants with severe impairment. Data on secondary endpoints showed no significant changes. CONCLUSION This pilot study provided evidence for the practicability and acceptability of levidex, a digital health application designed to facilitate health behaviour change in pwMS with moderate to severe disability. Adequately powered randomised controlled studies with longer follow-up periods are needed to clarify the benefit of levidex in pwMS with moderate to severe disability. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) DRKS00032667 (14/09/2023); Retrospectively registered.
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- Max Kutzinski
- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Research and Development Department, GAIA Group, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Havnen A, Lydersen S, Mandahl A, Lara-Cabrera ML. Factor structure of the patient health questionnaire-4 in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1176298. [PMID: 37520219 PMCID: PMC10375022 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1176298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background Persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. In this population, there is a need for validated brief self-report screening questionnaires to assess the severity of comorbid mental health problems. The Patient Health Questionnaire 4 (PHQ-4) is a self-report questionnaire that may contribute to this purpose as it can screen for both disorders efficiently. However, this will be the first study examining the factor structure of the PHQ-4 in samples of adults with ADHD, and also evaluating the validity of the Norwegian version of the PHQ-4. Objectives The aim of the current cross-sectional study was to examine the factor structure and validity of the Norwegian version of the PHQ-4 in a sample of adults who reported having been diagnosed with ADHD. Methods Of 496 invited, a total of 326 participants (66%) completed the PHQ-4, The World Health Organization Five Well-Being Index, the Oslo Social Support Scale and the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale electronically in a web-portal between the 9th and 30th of June 2020. Results Confirmatory factor analysis of the PHQ-4 supported a two-factor structure [RMSEA = 0.038 (90% CI 0.000-0.159), CFI = 1.00, TLI = 0.999, SRMR = 0.004], consisting of a depression factor and an anxiety factor. Standardized factor loadings were 0.79 to 0.97. The PHQ-4 was negatively correlated with well-being and social support and positively correlated with perceived level of stress. Conclusion This study indicates promising psychometric properties of the PHQ-4 as a measure of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with self-reported ADHD who are fluent in Norwegian. The questionnaire's brevity makes it a valuable resource in research and clinical settings. However, more studies are needed to test the instrument in a clinical sample.
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- Audun Havnen
- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Nidaros Division of Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Centre, St. Olav’s University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health, Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Vårres Regional User-Led Center Central-Norway, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Nidelv Division of Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Centre, St. Olav’s University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Hernar I, Graue M, Igland J, Richards DA, Riise HKR, Haugstvedt A, Kolltveit BCH. Patient activation in adults attending appointments in general practice: a cross-sectional study. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:144. [PMID: 37430197 PMCID: PMC10331983 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02102-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient activation refers to patients' knowledge, confidence, skills, ability, beliefs, and willingness to manage their health and healthcare. Patient activation is an essential component of self-management and identifying patient activation levels will identify people at risk for health decline at an earlier stage. We aimed to explore patient activation in among adults attending general practice by (1) investigating differences in patient activation according to characteristics and markers of health-related behaviour; (2) examining the associations of quality of life and satisfaction with health with patient activation; and (3) comparing patient activation between persons with or without type 2 diabetes (T2D) and with or without elevated T2D risk. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study and recruited 1,173 adult patients from four Norwegian general practices between May to December 2019. The participants completed a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables, the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13), the quality of life and satisfaction with health items from the WHO Quality of Life-BREF, three questions about exercise (regularity, intensity and exercise time), the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) and Body Mass Index. We tested differences between groups and associations using Chi-squared tests, Fisher's exact tests, t-tests, one-way ANOVAs and Spearman's rho tests. RESULTS The sample's mean PAM-13 score was 69.8 (0-100) (SD 14.8). In the total population, we found that participants reporting higher patient activation scores also reported more favourable health-related behaviours (exercise and healthy eating). We found positive correlations between the PAM-13 scores and, respectively, the quality of life score and the satisfaction with health score. We found no differences in patient activation between people with or without T2D and those with or without elevated T2D risk. CONCLUSIONS We found that higher patient activation was associated with favourable health-related behaviours, a better quality of life and better satisfaction with health among adults attending four general practices in Norway. Assessing patient activation has the potential to help general practitioners identify patients who might benefit from closer follow-up in advance of negative health outcomes.
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- Ingvild Hernar
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
- Institute for Health Research, College of Medicine and Health,, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 7030, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
- Vossevangen Medical Centre, Voss, Norway
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Lin CY, Chung ML, Schuman DL, Biddle MJ, Mudd-Martin G, Miller JL, Hammash M, Schooler MP, Rayens MK, Feltner FJ, Moser DK. Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Family Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Illnesses. Nurs Res 2023; 72:292-300. [PMID: 37011339 PMCID: PMC10330077 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is used clinically and in research to measure an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence related to their health management engagement. Despite the use of "patient" in the title, the instrument can be used in nonpatient populations. A group at high risk for low activation concerning their own health is family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. The psychometric properties of the PAM have not been established in family caregivers. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the PAM 10-item version (PAM-10) in a sample of family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. Our focus was on family caregivers' health activation of their own healthcare needs. METHODS We evaluated the internal consistency reliability of the PAM-10 in a sample of 277 family caregivers. Item-total correlations and interitem correlations were used to assess item homogeneity. Construct validity of the PAM-10 was examined using exploratory factor analysis and testing hypotheses on known relationships. RESULTS The PAM-10 demonstrated adequate internal consistency. Item-total correlation coefficients and interitem correlation coefficients were acceptable. Construct validity of the instrument was supported. Factor analysis yielded two factors that explained 62.3% of the variance in the model. Lower levels of depressive symptoms were significantly associated with better activation, providing evidence of construct validity. Caregivers with high activation levels were significantly more likely to engage in and adhere to self-care behaviors such as regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in stress reduction strategies. DISCUSSION This study demonstrated that the PAM-10 is a reliable and valid measure for family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses to measure caregivers' health activation of their own healthcare needs.
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Ahmed N, Brown J, Parau C, McCullers A, Sanghavi K, Littlejohn R, Wesley DB. Bridging the Digital Health Divide: Characterizing Patient Portal Users and Nonusers in the U.S. Med Care 2023; 61:448-455. [PMID: 37289563 DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to (1) examine demographic differences between patient portal users and nonusers; and (2) examine health literacy, patient self-efficacy, and technology usage and attitudes between patient portal users and nonusers. METHODS Data were collected from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) workers from December 2021 to January 2022. MTurk workers completed an online survey, which asked about their health, access to technology, health literacy, patient self-efficacy, media and technology attitudes, and patient portal use for those with an account. A total of 489 MTurk workers completed the survey. Data were analyzed using latent class analysis (LCA) and multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS Latent class analysis models revealed some qualitative differences between users and nonusers of patient portals in relation to neighborhood type, education, income, disability status, comorbidity of any type, insurance type, and the presence or absence of primary care providers. These results were partially confirmed by logistic regression models, which showed that participants with insurance, a primary care provider, or a disability or comorbid condition were more likely to have a patient portal account. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings suggest that access to health care, along with ongoing patient health needs, influence the usage of patient portal platforms. Patients with health insurance have the opportunity to access health care services, including establishing a relationship with a primary care provider. This relationship can be critical to a patient ever creating a patient portal account and actively engaging in their care, including communicating with their care team.
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- MedStar Health Research Institute, Hyattsville, MD
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McGowan P, Hofer S. The Victoria Assistive Devices and Coach (VADAC) study. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2023; 114:507-520. [PMID: 36508153 PMCID: PMC9744049 DOI: 10.17269/s41997-022-00717-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTERVENTION A 90-day intervention employed peer coaching, with and without home-based electronic devices connected to an app, to assess effectiveness in enhancing self-reported health outcomes of older adults. RESEARCH QUESTION Does peer coaching aid older adults to better manage their chronic health conditions, and is the coaching further enhanced by home-based electronic devices? METHODS The study employed a pre-post intervention randomized controlled trial design with three groups: control (no coach, no devices), coach only, and coach + devices. Participants were 163 adults living in British Columbia, Canada, aged 65 to 98 years, with one or more chronic health conditions and access to a computer and Wi-Fi. Responses on five questionnaires assessed health outcomes pre- and post-intervention: Self-Efficacy Scale, PHQ-9, Medical Care, Patient Activation Measure and the RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 Questionnaire. RESULTS Compared with the control group (no coach, no devices), participants with a coach reported decreased depression, higher activation levels and energy levels, and better handling of role limitations due to physical health, social functioning, and communication with their physician. Participants with coaches and devices showed similar improvements on these measures with further decreases in depression severity as well as improved self-efficacy, better handling of role limitations due to emotional problems, higher level of emotional well-being and general health ratings, and lower pain. CONCLUSION Peer coaches alone and in combination with assistive devices demonstrated several positive outcomes for older persons with chronic conditions that lasted at least 90 days. The program can enhance effectiveness of care provided by general practitioners.
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- Patrick McGowan
- Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, University of Victoria, Suite 210, 4907 Chisholm Street, Delta, BC, V4K 2K6, Canada.
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- Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, University of Victoria, R Hut, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2, Canada
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Zakeri MA, Esmaeili Nadimi A, Bazmandegan G, Zakeri M, Dehghan M. Psychometric Evaluation of Chronic Patients Using the Persian Version of Patient Activation Measure (PAM). Eval Health Prof 2023; 46:115-126. [PMID: 35506588 DOI: 10.1177/01632787221096904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 13-item questionnaire that assesses patients' knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-management. The current study aimed to translate the American version of the PAM-13 into Persian and test the psychometric properties of the Persian version among chronic patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 438 chronically ill patients in Rafsanjan, Iran from May to November 2019. The American version of the PAM-13 was translated into Persian using a standardized forward-backward translation method. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, face and content validity, as well as construct validity (structural and convergent validity) were all assessed. The content validity index of the Patient Activation Measure-13 Persian (PAM-13-P) was 0.91. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that the PAM-13-P had a meaningful structural validity. The PAM-13-P scores were negatively correlated with the Partner in Health Measure (PIH) (r = -0.29, p < 0.001). In addition, the PAM13-P scores were positively correlated with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) (r = 0.31, p < 0.001). The internal consistency was 0.88, and the repeatability was excellent [Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC):0.96 and confidence interval (CI): 0.94-0.98]. This study demonstrates that the PAM-13-P is a reliable and valid measure for assessing activation among chronically ill patients. The PAM-13-P scale assesses the level of self-management of chronic patients and identifies appropriate care strategies to meet their needs.
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- Mohammad Ali Zakeri
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Family Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Mundal I, Laake P, Bjørkly SK, Lara-Cabrera ML. Factor structure and internal consistency of the parent patient activation measure (P-PAM) in parents of children with ADHD in norwegian paediatric mental health. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:60. [PMID: 36691007 PMCID: PMC9869581 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04550-0] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the internal consistency and factor validity of the 13-item self-report questionnaire Parent-Patient Activation Measure (P-PAM) in a sample of parents of children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, 239 parents were recruited from four outpatient clinics of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and completed the P-PAM along with demographic variables. The factor structure of the P-PAM was examined through exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency was estimated with the use of both Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. A confirmatory factor analysis was used to estimate and test individual parameters. RESULTS The fit indices suggest an acceptable two-factor model of P-PAM and show high internal consistency and reliability for both factors, indicating that the scale measures two concepts. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide evidence for an acceptable factor structure and a high reliability of P-PAM as a measure of parent activation, suggesting that the theoretical factors reflect the construct of parent activation as intuitively compiled into an inner cognitive factor and an outer behavioral factor, which are related.
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- Ingunn Mundal
- Faculty of Health Siences and Social care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
- Division of Psychiatry, Kristiansund Community Mental Health Centre, Møre Og Romsdal Hospital Trust, Kristiansund, Norway
- Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare (RKBU), Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Siences and Social care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
- Department of Biostatistics, Oslo Centre for Statistics and Epidemiology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Siences and Social care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
- Oslo University Hospital, Centre for Forensic Research, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Division of Psychiatry, Nidelv Community Mental Health Centre, St. Olav’s University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Carleton-Eagleton K, Walker I, Gibson D, Freene N, Semple S. Testing the validation and reliability of the Caregiver-Patient Activation Measure (CG-PAM). PEC INNOVATION 2022; 1:100098. [PMID: 37213753 PMCID: PMC10194270 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2022.100098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Objective The objective of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Caregiver-Patient Activation Measure (CG-PAM). Methods Based on the psychometric testing of the original Patient Activation Measure (PAM), three assessments of reliability and validity were completed on the CG-PAM. Test-retest reliability was assessed across two weeks (n = 23). Criterion validity was assessed by interviewing participants from the test-retest cohort (n = 10), with transcripts assessed by subject matter experts (n = 3) to classify activation levels of the interviewee. Construct validity was assessed through a survey (n = 179) consisting of demographic questions, the CG-PAM and concepts hypothesised to be related to caregiver activation. Results There was strong test-retest reliability (r = 0.893), but poor criterion validity. Assessment o;f construct validity demonstrated significant relationships found between caregiver activation and weekly hours of care provided (p < 0.001), relationship satisfaction (p < 0.001), and dyad typology (p < 0.001), but not with perceived levels of stress or social support. Conclusion The CG-PAM was found to have strong reliability, but there were inconsistent results across the validation tests conducted. Innovation Future research must consider the dynamic nature of caring and the importance of the relationship between the caregiver/recipient when defining activation levels within the CG-PAM.
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Level 7, Redmond Barry Building, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia
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- Health Research Institute and Research Institute for Sport & Exercise, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia
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Zrubka Z, Vékás P, Németh P, Dobos Á, Hajdu O, Kovács L, Gulácsi L, Hibbard J, Péntek M. Validation of the PAM-13 instrument in the Hungarian general population 40 years old and above. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2022; 23:1341-1355. [PMID: 35102464 PMCID: PMC9550701 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-022-01434-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient activation comprises the skills, knowledge and motivation necessary for patients' effective contribution to their care. We adapted and validated the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) in the ≥ 40 years old Hungarian general population. METHODS A cross-sectional web survey was conducted among 900 respondents selected from an online panel via quota sampling. After 10 days, the survey was repeated on 100 respondents. The distribution, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, factor structure, convergent, discriminant and known-groups validity of PAM-13 were assessed according to the COSMIN guidelines. RESULTS The sample comprised 779 respondents. Mean (± SD) age was 60.4 ± 10.6 years, 54% were female and 67% had chronic illness. Mean (± SD) PAM-13 score was 60.6 ± 10.0. We found good internal consistency (Cronbach alpha: 0.77), moderate test-retest reliability (ICC: 0.62; n = 75), a single-factor structure and good content validity: PAM-13 showed moderate correlation with the eHealth Literacy Scale (r = 0.40), and no correlation with age (r = 0.02), education (r = 0.04) or income (ρ = 0.04). Higher PAM-13 scores were associated with fewer lifestyle risks (p < 0.001), more frequent health information seeking (p < 0.001), participation in patient education (p = 0.018) and various online health-related behaviours. When controlling for health literacy, sociodemographic factors and health status, the association of higher PAM-13 scores with overall fewer lifestyle risks, normal body mass index, physical activity and adequate diet remained significant. Similar properties were observed in the subgroup of participants with chronic morbidity, but not in the age group 65+. CONCLUSION PAM-13 demonstrated good validity in the general population. Its properties in clinical populations and the elderly as well as responsiveness to interventions warrant further research.
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- Zsombor Zrubka
- University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Bécsi út 96/b, Budapest, 1034, Hungary.
- Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies, Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Budapest, 1093, Hungary.
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- Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Modelling, Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Budapest, 1093, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Economics, Business and Informatics, Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Budapest, 1093, Hungary
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- Centre for Foreign Language Education and Research, Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Budapest, 1093, Hungary
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- Institute of Business Economics, Eötvös Loránd University, Rákóczi út 7, Budapest, 1088, Hungary
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- University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Bécsi út 96/b, Budapest, 1034, Hungary
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- University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Bécsi út 96/b, Budapest, 1034, Hungary
- Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies, Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Budapest, 1093, Hungary
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- Health Policy Research Group, University of Oregon, 1209 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403-1209, USA
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- University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Bécsi út 96/b, Budapest, 1034, Hungary
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Cucato G, Snowden C, McCone E, Nesbitt C, Nandhra S, Fong M, Kane E, Rowland M, Bhattarai N, Court P, Bell O, Saxton JM, Prentis J. Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise and behaviour change intervention in socioeconomically deprived patients with peripheral arterial disease: The textpad study protocol. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269999. [PMID: 35749440 PMCID: PMC9231723 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This pilot randomised controlled trial aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week home-based telehealth exercise and behavioural intervention delivered in socioeconomically deprived patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The study will also determine the preliminary effectiveness of the intervention for improving clinical and health outcomes. Sixty patients with PAD who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited from outpatient clinic at the Freeman Hospital, United Kingdom. The intervention group will undergo telehealth behaviour intervention performed 3 times per week over 3 months. This program will comprise a home-based exercise (twice a week) and an individual lifestyle program (once per week). The control group will receive general health recommendations and advice to perform unsupervised walking training. The primary outcome will be feasibility and acceptability outcomes. The secondary outcomes will be objective and subjective function capacity, quality of life, dietary quality, physical activity levels, sleep pattern, alcohol and tobacco use, mental wellbeing, and patients’ activation. This pilot study will provide preliminary evidence of the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of home-based telehealth exercise and behavioural intervention delivered in socioeconomically deprived patients with PAD. In addition, the variance of the key health outcomes of this pilot study will be used to inform the sample size calculation for a future fully powered, multicentre randomized clinical trial.
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- Gabriel Cucato
- Dept of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Northern Vascular Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Northern Vascular Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Northern Vascular Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Healthworks, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle United Foundation, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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San Miguel GG, Muñoz K, Barrett TS, Twohig MP. Moderators and predictors in a parent hearing aid management eHealth program. Int J Audiol 2022; 62:410-417. [PMID: 35301941 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2048103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: Consistent hearing aid use is essential for spoken language development of children who are hard of hearing. A recent randomised controlled trial of an eHealth hearing aid management education program found the intervention increased knowledge, perceptions, confidence, and device monitoring among parents of young children. Yet, it is not known which variables can be a point of emphasis to improve treatment outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate potential moderators and predictors in the eHealth program.Design: Randomised controlled trialStudy Sample: Parents (N = 78) of children (42 months or younger) were randomised to the intervention or treatment-as-usual (TAU) group.Results: Results revealed that high psychological inflexibility, low parent activation, and low hours of hearing aid use may moderate device monitoring frequency and knowledge; parents in the intervention improved over time compared to the TAU group. Psychological inflexibility and parent activation also predicted treatment outcomes.Conclusion: The findings suggest the need to address parent psychological inflexibility related to hearing loss management, parents' role in their child's hearing aid management, and reported hours of hearing aid use as part of hearing aid service delivery. Identification of barriers to hearing aid management can assist audiologists in adjusting support to improve outcomes.
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- Communication Disorders & Deaf Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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Sheshadri A, Makhnoon S, Alousi AM, Bashoura L, Andrade R, Miller CJ, Stolar KR, Arain MH, Noor L, Balagani A, Jain A, Blanco D, Ortiz A, Taylor MS, Stenzler A, Mehta R, Popat UR, Hosing C, Ost DE, Champlin RE, Dickey BF, Peterson SK. Home-Based Spirometry Telemonitoring After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Acceptability and Usability. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e29393. [PMID: 35129455 PMCID: PMC8861865 DOI: 10.2196/29393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Home-based spirometry (HS) allows for the early detection of lung complications in recipients of an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (AHCT). Although the usability and acceptability of HS are critical for adherence, patient-reported outcomes of HS use remain poorly understood in this setting. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to design a longitudinal, mixed methods study to understand the usability and acceptability of HS among recipients of AHCT. METHODS Study participants performed HS using a Bluetooth-capable spirometer that transmitted spirometry data to the study team in real time. In addition, participants completed usability questionnaires and in-depth interviews and reported their experiences with HS. Analysis of interview data was guided by the constructs of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model. RESULTS Recipients of AHCT found HS to be highly acceptable despite modest technological barriers. On average, participants believed that the HS was helpful in managing symptoms related to AHCT (scores ranging from 2.22 to 2.68 on a scale of 0-4) and for early detection of health-related problems (score range: 2.88-3.12). Participants viewed HS favorably and were generally supportive of continued use. No significant barriers to implementation were identified from the patient's perspective. Age and gender were not associated with the patient perception of HS. CONCLUSIONS Study participants found HS acceptable and easy to use. Some modifiable technical barriers to performing HS were identified; however, wider implementation of pulmonary screening is feasible from the patient's perspective.
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- Ajay Sheshadri
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Monitored Therapeutics, Inc, Dublin, OH, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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Ge L, Kaur P, Yap CW, Heng BH. Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Community-Dwelling Adults in Singapore. INQUIRY: THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION, AND FINANCING 2022; 59:469580221100781. [PMID: 35535478 PMCID: PMC9096181 DOI: 10.1177/00469580221100781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Introduction Measuring health activation in general population using valid instruments is needed to facilitate the evaluation of health education and behavioral programs in community. The 13-item Patient Activation Measure was well validated in patients with different chronic diseases but rarely validated in general population. The objective of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Patient Activation Measure among community-dwelling adults in Singapore. Methods Data of participants having valid responses to the English-version measure (N = 824) were analyzed. The psychometric properties were assessed by demonstrating evidence for uni-dimensionality using Rasch Principal Component Analysis of Residuals, known-group validity, convergent and divergent validity, and internal consistency reliability using Cronbach’s alpha. Results The uni-dimensionality of the Patient Activation Measure was supported by the Rasch Principal Component Analysis of Residuals results. Participants having multimorbidity or polypharmacy and being inactive in physical activity had significantly lower activation scores. The activation score was positively and moderately correlated with health confidence measured by the Health Confidence Measure (r = .38, P < .001), and negatively and weakly correlated with depressive symptoms measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (r = − .13, P < .001). The internal reliability was good with a Cronbach’s alpha of .82. Conclusion The 13-item Patient Activation Measure has acceptable construct validity and good internal consistency among community-dwelling adults. It is a potential instrument to measure health activation in this population. Further research is required to investigate the expansion of response options, validate the cut-off scores for the activation levels and examine the test-retest reliability and responsiveness.
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- Lixia Ge
- National Healthcare Group Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Healthcare Group Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Healthcare Group Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Healthcare Group Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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Rowland SA, Ramos AK, Carvajal-Suarez M, Trinidad N, Johnson-Beller R, Struwe L, Quintero SA, Pozehl B. Musculoskeletal Pain and Cardiovascular Risk in Hispanic/Latino Meatpacking Workers. Workplace Health Saf 2021; 69:556-563. [PMID: 34425720 DOI: 10.1177/21650799211016908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most meatpacking workers have pain affecting their back, arms, and/or wrists from work-related repetitive motions, forceful exertion, and awkward positioning. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is associated with obesity, hypertension, type II diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. Hispanic/Latino workers in the meatpacking industry are a vulnerable population; limited English, lack of health insurance, and fear of deportation often deter them from seeking care where preventable cardiovascular risks might be detected. The purpose of this study was to examine perceived health and actual cardiovascular risk among Hispanic/Latino meatpacking workers with musculoskeletal pain in Nebraska. METHODS Structured interviews were used to examine perceived health, awareness of cardiometabolic risk, and capacity for health self-management. Body mass index (BMI), lipids, blood pressure, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and cardiorespiratory fitness (step test) were used to examine cardiovascular risk. FINDINGS Of those interviewed (n = 39), musculoskeletal pain affected usual life activities in 64% (n = 25) of participants. Of those tested (n = 30), 93% (n = 28) had a BMI > 30 kg/m2, 86% (n = 26) had at least one lipid abnormality, 50% (n = 15) had blood pressure > 120/80 mm Hg, and 43% (n = 13) had an HbA1c > 5.7%. Males had greater fitness than females (p = .03), but also greater lifetime risk of heart attack or stroke compared with females (p = .02). CONCLUSION/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE In this sample, cardiovascular risk exceeded that found in the general Hispanic population in the United States. Occupational health nurses can assist workers to be aware of their risk by measuring and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate education on blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, and HbA1c.
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
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Nordlund J, Henry RS, Kwakkenbos L, Carrier ME, Levis B, Nielson WR, Bartlett SJ, Dyas L, Tao L, Fedoruk C, Nielsen K, Hudson M, Pope J, Frech T, Gholizadeh S, Johnson SR, Piotrowski P, Jewett LR, Gordon J, Chung L, Bilsker D, Levis AW, Turner KA, Cumin J, Welling J, Fortuné C, Leite C, Gottesman K, Sauve M, Rodríguez-Reyna TS, Larche M, van Breda W, Suarez-Almazor ME, Wurz A, Culos-Reed N, Malcarne VL, Mayes MD, Boutron I, Mouthon L, Benedetti A, Thombs BD. The Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network Self-Management (SPIN-SELF) Program: protocol for a two-arm parallel partially nested randomized controlled feasibility trial with progression to full-scale trial. Trials 2021; 22:856. [PMID: 34838105 PMCID: PMC8626736 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05827-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma; SSc) is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease. We completed an initial feasibility trial of an online self-administered version of the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network Self-Management (SPIN-SELF) Program using the cohort multiple randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. Due to low intervention offer uptake, we will conduct a new feasibility trial with progression to full-scale trial, using a two-arm parallel, partially nested RCT design. The SPIN-SELF Program has also been revised to include facilitator-led videoconference group sessions in addition to online material. We will test the group-based intervention delivery format, then evaluate the effect of the SPIN-SELF Program on disease management self-efficacy (primary) and patient activation, social appearance anxiety, and functional health outcomes (secondary). METHODS This study is a feasibility trial with progression to full-scale RCT, pending meeting pre-defined criteria, of the SPIN-SELF Program. Participants will be recruited from the ongoing SPIN Cohort ( http://www.spinsclero.com/en/cohort ) and via social media and partner patient organizations. Eligible participants must have SSc and low to moderate disease management self-efficacy (Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease (SEMCD) Scale score ≤ 7.0). Participants will be randomized (1:1 allocation) to the group-based SPIN-SELF Program or usual care for 3 months. The primary outcome in the full-scale trial will be disease management self-efficacy based on SEMCD Scale scores at 3 months post-randomization. Secondary outcomes include SEMCD scores 6 months post-randomization plus patient activation, social appearance anxiety, and functional health outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-randomization. We will include 40 participants to assess feasibility. At the end of the feasibility portion, stoppage criteria will be used to determine if the trial procedures or SPIN-SELF Program need important modifications, thereby requiring a re-set for the full-scale trial. Otherwise, the full-scale RCT will proceed, and outcome data from the feasibility portion will be utilized in the full-scale trial. In the full-scale RCT, 524 participants will be recruited. DISCUSSION The SPIN-SELF Program may improve disease management self-efficacy, patient activation, social appearance anxiety, and functional health outcomes in people with SSc. SPIN works with partner patient organizations around the world to disseminate its programs free-of-charge. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04246528 . Registered on 27 January 2020.
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- Julia Nordlund
- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- Centre for Prognosis Research, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire UK
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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- Scleroderma Foundation, Michigan Chapter, Southfield, MI USA
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- Scleroderma Society of Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT USA
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- California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Toronto Scleroderma Program, Mount Sinai Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA USA
- Department of Medicine, Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA USA
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA USA
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
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- NVLE Dutch patient organization for systemic autoimmune diseases, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Scleroderma Society of Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
- Scleroderma Canada, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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- Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX USA
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- School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
- Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA USA
- Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University/University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Université de Paris, Centre of Research Epidemiology and Statistics (CRESS), Inserm, INRA, Paris, France
- Centre d’Épidémiologie Clinique, Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpital Hôtel Dieu, Paris, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne, Centre de Référence Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares d’Ile de France, Hôpital Cochin, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
- APHP-CUP, Hôpital Cochin, Université de Paris, F-75014 Paris, France
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2 Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Canada
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Wasmuth S, Wilburn VG, Hamm JA, Chase A. Comparing narrative-informed occupational therapy in adult outpatient mental health to treatment as usual: A quasi-experimental feasibility study with preliminary treatment outcomes. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH 2021; 37:56-71. [PMID: 34744219 DOI: 10.1080/0164212x.2020.1845276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This paper describes implementation of a narrative-informed occupation-based service in an outpatient community mental health setting that addressed several gaps, including 1) the need for outcome data on occupational therapy in this setting; 2) an ongoing mental health provider shortage; and 3) a need for innovative approaches to supporting mental health. We found a significant improvement from baseline to post-intervention in occupational participation, and dose of occupational therapy was significantly related to improvements in the areas of roles, habits, values, long-term goals, social environment, and readiness for change. This study suggests future, larger effectiveness studies of narrative-informed occupation-based interventions delivered by occupational therapists in outpatient community mental health are warranted.
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- Sally Wasmuth
- Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, 1140 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, 1140 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States College of Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, 1140 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Keen A, Lu Y, Oruche UM, Mazurenko O, Draucker CB. Activation in persons with mental health disorders: An integrative review. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2021; 28:873-899. [PMID: 34311508 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Evidence indicates a strong relationship between patient activation (i.e. confidence, knowledge and skills to self-manage health) and positive health behaviours and outcomes in a variety of clinical populations. Because persons with mental health disorders experience significant disease burden but often underutilize mental health treatment or experience poor treatment outcomes, they would likely benefit from increases in activation. No systematic reviews have been conducted to summarize and synthesize research on patient activation in persons with mental health disorders. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review to identify factors associated with activation and interventions that have shown to be effective in persons with mental health disorders. This integrative review indicates that better health status, less depression, positive health attitudes and behaviours, and higher quality therapeutic relationships may be associated with higher levels of activation in persons with mental health disorders. This review also indicates that a variety of interventions, most notably educational programs, are effective in increasing levels of patient activation in persons with mental health disorders. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Psychiatric mental health nurses and other clinicians should consider routine assessment of patient activation to inform individualized treatment plans for their clients. Clinicians should aim to form high-quality therapeutic relationships with clients as a way to promote higher levels of activation. Interventions that have been found to be effective in improving activation could be offered in a variety of mental health settings. ABSTRACT: Introduction Patient activation is understanding one's role in the healthcare process and having confidence, knowledge, and skills to self-manage one's health and health care. Researchers have begun to investigate patient activation in persons with mental health disorders, but no systematic reviews have been conducted to summarize and synthesize this research. For psychiatric mental health nurses and other clinicians to develop strategies to increase patient activation in this population, more information is needed about factors associated with activation and interventions that increase activation. Review Questions (1) What factors are associated with levels of activation in persons diagnosed with mental health disorders? (2) What interventions have shown to be effective at increasing levels of activation in persons diagnosed with mental health disorders? Method A 5-stage integrative review as described by Whittemore & Knafl. Results Twenty-nine articles were included in the review. Ten provided correlations between activation and other factors, and 20 examined the effects of interventions on activation. Some studies revealed significant correlations between a variety of health and treatment-related factors, and others revealed that some interventions, most notably educational programs, were shown to increase activation. Discussion The findings of this comprehensive review can inform psychiatric mental health nurses and other clinicians in developing strategies to increase activation in the patients with whom they work. More research is needed to provide a deeper understanding of the role of activation in the recovery and treatment of persons with mental health disorders. Implications for Practice Psychiatric nurses and other clinicians should assess for patient activation and incorporate strategies to increase levels of activation in patients in their practice. Positive therapeutic relationships likely enhance activation in persons with mental health disorders.
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- Alyson Keen
- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Bendel-Rozow T. Recovery-oriented dance movement therapy group with adults coping with severe mental health conditions: A controlled trial. ARTS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2021.101830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Janda M, Forder P, Gebski V, Sandjia S, Armfield N, Obemair A. Weight and weight control behaviors during long-term endometrial cancer survivorship: Results of the Laparoscopic Approach to Cancer of the Endometrium long-term follow-up study. Cancer Med 2021; 10:4896-4904. [PMID: 34145977 PMCID: PMC8290251 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Overweight or obesity is common in endometrial cancer (EC). This study aimed to examine sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial characteristics associated with being discontent with current weight and use of weight control methods among long-term EC survivors. METHODS Women diagnosed with early-stage EC who participated in the Laparoscopic Approach to Cancer of the Endometrium (LACE) trial (n = 516) were invited to complete a long-term follow-up survey at least 4.5 years after treatment. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for time since surgery were used to determine factors associated with being discontent with current weight. RESULTS On average 9 years after surgery, 190/259 (73%) of participants were currently discontent with their weight, and 146 (56%) had used one or more weight loss methods during the past 12 months. Women who were discontent with their weight were more likely to be younger than 70 years (p < 0.000), and used one or more weight loss methods ever or during the past 12 months (p < 0.000). Among the weight loss methods used, exercise (40.1%), meal reductions (52.7%), or fat/sugar reductions (48.5%) were much more commonly reported than fasting (2.6%) or designated weight loss programs (2.3%). CONCLUSIONS Our study provides evidence that the majority of long-term EC survivors in this clinical trial population are discontent with their weight and over half continue to use multiple methods to lose weight each year. These data indicate that health professionals and lifestyle educators need to assess weight issues, and develop a tailored plan to address the specific needs of long-term survivors to assist them become content with their weight after treatment for EC.
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- Monika Janda
- Faculty of MedicineCentre for Health Services ResearchThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- HMRI Public Health ProgramSchool of Medicine and Public HealthThe University of NewcastleNewcastleAustralia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials CentreThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Faculty of MedicineCentre for Health Services ResearchThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Queensland Centre for Gynaecological CancerBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Queensland Centre for Gynaecological CancerBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Faculty of MedicineCentre for Clinical ResearchThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Memory KE, Palmer J, Smith AC. Reliability and Validity of the Patient Activation Measure in Kidney Disease: Results of Rasch Analysis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2021; 16:880-888. [PMID: 34117081 PMCID: PMC8216620 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.19611220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Despite the increasing prioritization of the promotion of patient activation in nephrology, its applicability to people with CKD is not well established. Before the Patient Activation Measure is universally adopted for use in CKD, it is important to critically evaluate this measure. The aim of this study was to describe the psychometric properties of the Patient Activation Measure in CKD. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS A survey containing the 13-item Patient Activation Measure was completed by 942 patients with CKD, not treated with dialysis. Data quality was assessed by mean, item response, missing values, floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha and average interitem correlation), and item-rest correlations. Rasch modeling was used to assess item performance and scaling (item statistics, person and item reliability, rating scale diagnostics, factorial test of residuals, and differential item functioning). RESULTS The item response was high, with a small number of missing values (<1%). Floor effect was small (range 1%-5%), but the ceiling effect was above 15% for nine items (range 15%-38%). The Patient Activation Measure demonstrated good internal consistency overall (Cronbach α=0.925, and average interitem correlation 0.502). The difficulty of the Patient Activation Measure items ranged from -0.90 to 0.86. Differential item functioning was found for disease type (item 3) and age (item 12). The person separation index was 9.48 and item separation index was 3.21. CONCLUSIONS The 13-item Patient Activation Measure appears to be a suitably reliable and valid instrument for assessing patient activation in CKD. In the absence of a kidney-specific instrument, our results support the 13-item Patient Activation Measure as a promising measure to assess activation in those with CKD, although consideration for several items is warranted. The high ceiling effect may be a problem when using the 13-item Patient Activation Measure to measure changes over time.
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- Courtney J Lightfoot
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Milo RB, Ramira A, Calero P, Georges JM, Pérez A, Connelly CD. Patient Activation and Glycemic Control Among Filipino Americans. Health Equity 2021; 5:151-159. [PMID: 33937600 PMCID: PMC8080926 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose: Increasing patient activation facilitates self-management of health, improves health outcomes, and lowers health care expenditures. Extant research notes mixed findings in patient activation by race/ethnicity. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships among patient activation, select patient characteristics, and glycemic control among Filipino Americans. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of Filipino Americans (n=191), with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2, recruited from a southern California adult primary care clinic between December 2017 and March 2018. Patient activation, select characteristics, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels were assessed. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were used to identify correlates of glycemic control. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was used to develop the study. Results: Participants with HgbA1C≤7.0% reported statistically higher patient activation measure (13 items) (PAM-13) natural log score (mean [M]=60.32, standard deviation [SD]=13.50) compared to those with an HgbA1C>7.0%, M=52.58, SD=10.19, F(1)=11.05, p<0.001. Multivariate logistic regression using age, low-density lipoprotein, and PAM-13 natural log was statistically reliable distinguishing between A1C≤7.0 and A1C>7.0, −2 LogLikehood=1183.23, χ2(3)=15.44, p<0.001. Conclusions: Patient activation is an important factor in supporting glycemic control. Findings support interventions to target patient activation. Providers are encouraged to use racial/ethnic-centered engagement strategies in resolving health disparity with racial and ethnic minorities to facilitate patient activation and improve health outcomes in patients with diabetes.
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- Razel B Milo
- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Nursing and Health Occupations, Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa, Southwestern College, San Diego, California, USA
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- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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Zakeri MA, Dehghan M, Ghaedi-Heidari F, Zakeri M, Bazmandegan G. Chronic Patients' Activation and Its Association with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life: A Survey in Southeast Iran. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6614566. [PMID: 33834068 PMCID: PMC8018869 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6614566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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A better perception of the factors associated with patient activation, as a way to improve self-management, is the most important step in planning patient-centered education for chronic disease management. Therefore, the present study is aimed at investigating the relationship between activation, stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic diseases. This correlational study was performed on 293 chronic patients admitted to coronary care units (CCUs) in one of the hospitals in Rafsanjan. The Patient Activation Measure (PAM), Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21) were used to collect data. The data were then analyzed using SPSS 22. A significant positive correlation was observed between general QOL and PAM (P < 0.001). In addition, a significant negative correlation was found between PAM, stress (P = 0.032), and depression (P = 0.025). The results of multivariate linear regression indicated that only physical and psychological subscales of QOL significantly predicted PAM (B = 0.24; 95% confidence interval; P value < 0.05). Owing to the fact that some subscales of QOL have a determinant role in the PAM of chronic patients, healthcare providers are recommended to plan and implement the necessary interventions to improve the QOL and the health outcomes of chronic patients.
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- Mohammad Ali Zakeri
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Family Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Beentjes TAA, Teerenstra S, Vermeulen H, Goossens PJJ, der Sanden MWGNV, van Gaal BGI. Identifying the minimal important difference in patient-reported outcome measures in the field of people with severe mental illness: a pre-post-analysis of the Illness Management and Recovery Programme. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:1723-1733. [PMID: 33594528 PMCID: PMC8178137 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02779-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose Complementary interventions for persons with severe mental illness (SMI) focus on both personal recovery and illness self-management. This paper aimed to identify the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) associated with the most relevant and meaningful change in persons with SMI who attended the Illness Management and Recovery Programme (IMR). Methods The effect of the IMR was measured with PROMs concerning recovery, illness self-management, burden of symptoms and quality of life (QoL). From the QoL measures, an anchor was chosen based on the most statistically significant correlations with the PROMs. Then, we estimated the minimal important difference (MID) for all PROMs using an anchor-based method supported by distribution-based methods. The PROM with the highest outcome for effect score divided by MID (the effect/MID index) was considered to be a measure of the most relevant and meaningful change. Results All PROMs showed significant pre–post-effects. The QoL measure ‘General Health Perception (Rand-GHP)’ was identified as the anchor. Based on the anchor method, the Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM) showed the highest effect/MID index, which was supported by the distribution-based methods. Because of the modifying gender covariate, we stratified the MID calculations. In most MIDs, the MHRM showed the highest effect/MID indexes. Conclusion Taking into account the low sample size and the gender covariate, we conclude that the MHRM was capable of showing the most relevant and meaningful change as a result of the IMR in persons with SMI.
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- Titus A A Beentjes
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Center for Nursing Research, Saxion University of Applied Science, Deventer/Enschede, The Netherlands.
- Dimence Group Mental Health Care Centre, Deventer, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department for Health Evidence, Group Biostatistics, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Dimence Group Mental Health Care Centre, Deventer, The Netherlands
- University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- HAN University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Studies, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Melby K, Nygård M, Brobakken MF, Gråwe RW, Güzey IC, Reitan SK, Vedul-Kjelsås E, Heggelund J, Tchounwou PB. Test-Retest Reliability of the Patient Activation Measure-13 in Adults with Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:1185. [PMID: 33572717 PMCID: PMC7908201 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) is a valid and widely used questionnaire that assess an individual's knowledge, confidence, and skills for self-management of their chronic illness. Although there is some evidence regarding its reliability, the test-retest reliability has not been investigated among patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) or schizophrenia spectrum disorders. We investigated the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of PAM-13 in these populations. Test-retest reliability was analysed using data from 29 patients with SUDs and 28 with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Cronbach's α and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) scores were used to examine internal consistency and test-retest reliability, respectively. Of the 60 collected test-retest questionnaires, 57 were included in the analyses. No mean differences between time one (T1) and time two (T2) were observed in either patient group, except for item 12 in schizophrenia spectrum disorders patients (p < 0.05). Internal consistency for T1 and T2 was 0.75 and 0.84 in SUDs patients and 0.87 and 0.81 in schizophrenia spectrum disorders patients, respectively. The ICC was r = 0.86 in patients with SUDs and r = 0.93 in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. To conclude, PAM-13 showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability in SUDs and schizophrenia spectrum disorders patients.
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- Katrine Melby
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway;
- Blue Cross Lade Addiction Treatment Centre, 7041 Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Østmarka, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Østmarka, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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- Regional Center for Healthcare Improvement, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway;
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway; (M.F.B.); (R.W.G.); (I.C.G.); (S.K.R.); (E.V.-K.); (M.L.L.-C.)
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
- Tiller Community Mental Health Centre, Division of Psychiatry, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, 7006 Trondheim, Norway
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Verot E, Bouleftour W, Macron C, Rivoirard R, Chauvin F. Effect of PARACT (PARAmedical Interventions on Patient ACTivation) on the Cancer Care Pathway: Protocol for Implementation of the Patient Activation Measure-13 Item (PAM-13) Version. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e17485. [PMID: 33289495 PMCID: PMC7755534 DOI: 10.2196/17485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The increase in the number of cancer cases and the evolution of cancer care management have become a significant problem for the French health care system, thereby making patient empowerment as a long sought-after goal in chronic pathologies. The implementation of an activation measure via the Patient Activation Measure-13 item (PAM-13) in the course of cancer care can potentially highlight the patient's needs, with nursing care adapting accordingly. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this PARACT (PARAmedical Interventions on Patient ACTivation) multicentric study were as follows: (1) evaluate the implementation of PAM-13 in oncology nursing practices in 5 comprehensive cancer centers, (2) identify the obstacles and facilitators to the implementation of PAM-13, and (3) produce recommendations for the dissemination of such interventions in other comprehensive cancer centers. METHODS This study will follow the "Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance" framework and will consist of 3 stages. First, a robust preimplementation analysis will be conducted using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) linked to the "Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behavior" model to identify the obstacles and facilitators to implementing new nursing practices in each context. Then, using the Behavior Change Wheel, we will personalize a strategy for implementing the PAM-13, depending on the specificities of each context, to encourage acceptability by the nursing staff involved in the project. This analysis will be performed via a qualitative study through semistructured interviews. Second, the patient will be included in the study for 12 months, during which the patient care pathway will be studied, particularly to collect all relevant contacts of oncology nurses and other health professionals involved in the pathway. The axes of nursing care will also be collected. The primary goal is to implement PAM-13. Secondary factors to be measured are the patient's anxiety level, quality of life, and health literacy level. The oncology nurses will be responsible for completing the questionnaires when the patient is at the hospital for his/her intravenous chemotherapy/immunotherapy treatment. The questionnaires will be completed thrice in a year: (1) at the time of the patient's enrollment, (2) at 6 months, and (3) at 12 months. Third, a postimplementation analysis will be performed through semistructured interviews using the TDF to investigate the implementation problems at each site. RESULTS This study was supported by a grant from the French Ministry of Health (PHRIP PARACT 2016-0405) and the Lucien Neuwirth Institute of Cancerology of Saint-Etienne, France. Data collection for this study is ongoing. CONCLUSIONS This study would improve the implemented targeted nursing interventions in cancer centers so that a patient is offered a personalized cancer care pathway. Furthermore, measuring the level of activation and the implementation of measures intended to increase such activation could constitute a significant advantage in reducing social health inequalities. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03240341; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03240341. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/17485.
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- Elise Verot
- Centre Hygée, University of Saint-Etienne, University of Lyon, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Centre Hygée, University of Saint-Etienne, University of Lyon, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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Bahrom NH, Ramli AS, Isa MR, Baharudin N, Badlishah-Sham SF, Mohamed-Yassin MS, Abdul-Hamid H. Validity and reliability of the Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®)-13 Malay version among patients with Metabolic Syndrome in primary care. MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2020; 15:22-34. [PMID: 33329860 PMCID: PMC7735884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is one of the most extensively used, widely translated, and tested instruments worldwide in measuring patient activation levels in self-management. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the PAM-13 Malay version among patients with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) attending a primary care clinic. METHODS This work is a cross-sectional validation study among patients with MetS attending a university primary care clinic in Selangor. The PAM-13 Malay version underwent a validation process and field testing. Psychometric properties were examined using principal component analysis (PCA) with varimax rotation, scree plot, Monte Carlo simulation, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability analyses. RESULTS The content of the PAM-13 Malay version and the original version were conceptually equivalent. The questionnaire was refined after face validation by 10 patients with MetS. The refined version was then field-tested among 130 participants (response rate 89.7%). The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test was 0.767, and Bartlett's test of sphericity was ≤0.001, indicating sampling adequacy. Two factors were identified and labeled as (1) Passive and Building Knowledge, and (2) Taking Action and Maintaining Behavior. These labels were chosen as they were conceptually consistent with the items representing the levels of activation in PAM-13. The validated PAM-13 Malay version consisted of 13 items, framed into two domains. The overall Cronbach's α was 0.79, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.45. CONCLUSIONS The PAM-13 Malay version is valid, reliable, and fairly stable over time. This questionnaire can be used to evaluate the levels of activation among patients with MetS in primary care in Malaysia.
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- N H Bahrom
- MD (Calgary), Department of Primary Care, Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selayang Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MBBS (Newcastle, UK), MRCGP (UK), Deputy Director, Institute of Pathology Laboratory and Forensic Medicine (I-PPerForM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia,
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- MBBS (UM), MPH (UM), Department of Population Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Selangor Malaysia
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- MBBS (Monash), FRACGP (Australia), Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selayang Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MBBCh BAO (Cork, Ireland), MFamMed (UiTM), Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selayang Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MBBS (Monash), FRACGP (Australia), Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selayang Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MB BCh (Cardiff), MRCGP (UK), Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selayang Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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Nygård M, Brobakken MF, Taylor JL, Reitan SK, Güzey IC, Morken G, Lydersen S, Vedul-Kjelsås E, Wang E, Heggelund J. Strength training restores force-generating capacity in patients with schizophrenia. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 31:665-678. [PMID: 33113211 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have impaired skeletal muscle force-generating capacity (FGC) of the lower extremities, that is, one repetition maximum (1RM) and rapid force development, and poor functional performance. We therefore investigated whether 12 weeks of maximal strength training (MST) could (a) restore FGC and functional performance to the level of healthy references, (b) increase patient activation and quality of life, and (c) explore associations between symptom severity, defined daily dose of medication, illness duration, level of patient activation, and improvements in FGC and functional performance. Forty-eight outpatients were randomized to a training group (TG) or control group (CG). TG performed leg press MST 2 day/week at ~ 90% 1RM. The CG received two introductory training sessions and encouragement to train independently. Leg press 1RM, rapid force development, a battery of functional performance tests, Patient Activation Measure-13, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey were tested. Healthy references performed baseline tests of FGC and functional performance. Thirty-six patients completed the study (TG: 17, CG: 19). TG improved 1RM (28%) and rapid force development (20%, both P < .01) to a level similar to healthy references, while no change was apparent in the CG. TG's improvement in rapid force development was negatively associated with defined daily dose of medication (r = -0.5, P = .05). Both TG and CG improved 30-second sit-to-stand test performance (P < .05) which was associated with improved rapid force development (r = 0.6, P < .05). In conclusion, 12 weeks of MST restored patients' lower extremity FGC to a level similar to healthy references and improved 30-second sit-to-stand test performance.
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- Mona Nygård
- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Østmarka, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Østmarka, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Østmarka, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Research and Development, Division of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Regional Centre for Healthcare Improvement, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Hamilton CB, Li LC. Measures of Patient Activation and Self-Efficacy. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72 Suppl 10:645-659. [PMID: 33091240 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Clayon B Hamilton
- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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Zyto S, Jabben N, Schulte PFJ, Regeer EJ, Goossens PJJ, Kupka RW. A multi-center naturalistic study of a newly designed 12-sessions group psychoeducation program for patients with bipolar disorder and their caregivers. Int J Bipolar Disord 2020; 8:26. [PMID: 32869118 PMCID: PMC7459037 DOI: 10.1186/s40345-020-00190-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Psychoeducation (PE) for bipolar disorder (BD) has a first-line recommendation for the maintenance treatment phase of BD. Formats vary greatly in the number of sessions, whether offered individually or in a group, and with or without caregivers attending. Due to a large variation in formats in the Netherlands, a new program was developed and implemented in 17 outpatient clinics throughout the country. The current study investigated the feasibility of a newly developed 12-sessions PE group program for patients with BD and their caregivers in routine outpatient practice and additionally explored its effectiveness. Methods Participants in the study were 108 patients diagnosed with BD, 88 caregivers and 35 course leaders. Feasibility and acceptance of the program were investigated by measures of attendance, and evaluative questionnaires after session 12. Preliminary treatment effects were investigated by pre- and post-measures on mood symptoms, attitudes towards BD and its treatment, levels of self-management, and levels of expressed emotion. Results There was a high degree of satisfaction with the current program as reported by patients, caregivers, and course leaders. The average attendance was high and 83% of the patients and 75% of the caregivers completed the program. Analyses of treatment effects suggest positive effects on depressive symptoms and self-management in patients, and lower EE as experienced by caregivers. Conclusions This compact 12-sessions psychoeducation group program showed good feasibility and was well accepted by patients, caregivers, and course leaders. Preliminary effects on measures of self-management, expressed emotions, and depressive symptoms were promising. After its introduction it has been widely implemented in mental health institutions throughout the Netherlands.
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- Susan Zyto
- Mental Health Service Organisation North Holland North, Center for Psychosomatic Medicine, Hoorn, The Netherlands. .,Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard, The Netherlands
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- Mental Health Service Organisation North Holland North, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Altrecht Institute for Mental Health Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dimence Group Mental Health Care Center, Deventer, The Netherlands.,University Center for Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Altrecht Institute for Mental Health Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,GGZinGeest Center for Mental Health Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Cunha CM, da Cunha DCPT, Manzato RDO, Nepomuceno E, da Silva D, Dantas RAS. Validation of the Brazilian Version of the Patient Activation Measure 13. J Nurs Meas 2020; 27:97-113. [PMID: 31068494 DOI: 10.1891/1061-3749.27.1.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE To assess the psychometric properties of the PAM13 Brazilian-Portuguese (PAM13-B) among outpatients with chronic diseases. METHODS 513 adults participated, diagnosed with a chronic disease for more than 6 months, under outpatient monitoring. Reliability was tested using internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Construct validity was verified through different techniques (correlation between activation and self-esteem measures, anxiety, depression and health status), known-groups validity and dimensionality by means of confirmatory factor analysis. Significance was set at 0.05. RESULTS The PAM13-B presented appropriate results for internal consistency (α = 0.83) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.81). A moderate correlation was found between activation and self-esteem only (r = 0.43, p < 0.001). The one-dimensional structure was not confirmed in the sample analyzed. CONCLUSIONS In the study sample, the version PAM13-B demonstrated its reliability and validity, but with a two-factor structure.
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- University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing-São Paulo State, Brazil
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- University of Campinas, Faculty of Education, Campinas-São Paulo State, Brazil
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Bahrom NH, Ramli AS, Isa MR, Abdul-Hamid H, Badlishah-Sham SF, Baharudin N, Mohamed-Yassin MS. Factors Associated with High Patient Activation Level among Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome at a Primary Care Teaching Clinic. J Prim Care Community Health 2020; 11:2150132720931301. [PMID: 32507012 PMCID: PMC7278304 DOI: 10.1177/2150132720931301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: High activation level has been associated with higher education background, better self-rated health status, and having adequate health literacy. However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the level of activation and the factors associated with it among patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Malaysian primary care setting. Objectives: This study aims to determine activation levels and the factors associated with high activation among individuals with MetS in primary care. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a university primary care clinic. Patient activation was measured using the Patient Activation Measure®-13 Malay version. Activation levels were dichotomized into "low activation" (levels 1 and 2) and "high activation" (levels 3 and 4). To determine the factors associated with high activation, simple logistic regressions (SLogR) followed by multiple logistic regressions (MLogR) were performed. Results: Of 333 participants, 280 (84.1%) were included in the final analysis. The mean activation score was 59.4 (SD ±10.20) and 61.8% had high activation level. Two variables were found to be significant on MLogR. Those who were employed have the odds of 3.135 (95% CI 1.442-6.816) of having high activation compared with those who were unemployed. Those with good self-reported health status have the odds of 6.482 (95% CI 1.243-33.792) of having high activation compared to those with poor self-reported health status. Conclusions: The majority of participants had high activation levels. Those who were employed and those who had good self-reported health status were more likely to have high activation levels. Findings of this study could be used to develop patient activation interventions to improve self-management skills among individuals with MetS in primary care. These may include problem solving support, individualized care plans, peer or family support, and skill building. Those in high activation group can be trained to become mentors to support their peers who have low activation level.
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Vision loss and blindness are significant causes of disability. Patient activation has been previously unstudied in individuals with vision loss. Among our 146 participants, visual acuities for 38.3 percent were better than 20/70, 43.2 percent had acuities between 20/70 and 20/400, and 12.3 percent had acuities of <20/400. Participants with lower Patient Activation Measure scores missed more clinic visits (p = 0.017); those participants with caregivers also had lower PAM scores (p = 0.002). Targeting interventions to address patient activation in patients with vision loss may increase patient involvement in their care, increase treatment protocol adherence, and improve outcomes.
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Eyles JP, Ferreira M, Mills K, Lucas BR, Robbins SR, Williams M, Lee H, Appleton S, Hunter DJ. Is the Patient Activation Measure a valid measure of osteoarthritis self-management attitudes and capabilities? Results of a Rasch analysis. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:121. [PMID: 32370751 PMCID: PMC7201682 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01364-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) was developed using Rasch analysis to assess knowledge, skills and confidence in the management of one's health. Previous studies report positive relationships between PAM-13 scores, self-management behaviours and longitudinal health outcomes in adults with chronic disease. There is little extant measurement property evidence for the use of PAM-13 in specific osteoarthritis (OA) populations. This study tested measurement properties of the PAM-13 in people living with hip and knee OA. METHODS Item response frequency analysis was conducted. Rasch analysis evaluated the fit of the PAM-13 data to the Rasch model. Model-data fit was evaluated using infit and outfit statistics; person/item reliability and person separation indices were computed. Unidimensionality was evaluated using Principal Components Analysis of Rasch residuals and the data were assessed for item redundancy. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) examined bias in respondent subgroups and correlations tested relationships between PAM-13 and other patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS Two-hundred-and-seventeen PAM-13 surveys were completed; there were no missing responses, floor or ceiling effects. Person and item reliability were acceptable (0.98 and 0.87 respectively) with good separation (person separation index 2.58). Unidimensionality was evaluated, with 49.4% of the variance explained by the first eigenvector. There was evidence of potential local response-dependence. The Rasch fit statistics were acceptable (except for item-2). There were some issues identified with targeting of the PAM-13 items to people with higher ability and the item difficulty order was different to that proposed in original cohorts. Significant DIF was identified for sex and educational level for a small number of items. PAM-13 scores were moderately correlated with depressive symptoms on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and Assessment of Quality of Life-6D. There were small correlations between PAM-13 and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score pain and activities of daily living scores. CONCLUSIONS This study provides some evidence of adequate person and item reliability, unidimensionality, and construct validity to support the use of PAM-13 to measure patient activation in people living with hip and knee OA. Possible limitations regarding targeting, different item difficulty order, DIF and local response dependence should be investigated in future research.
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- J P Eyles
- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. .,Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital , Sydney, Australia. .,Physiotherapy Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital , Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital , Sydney, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Department, Hunters Hill Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Mount Wilga Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital , Sydney, Australia
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Abu HO, McManus DD, Kiefe CI, Goldberg RJ. Religiosity and Patient Activation Among Hospital Survivors of an Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Gen Intern Med 2020; 35:762-769. [PMID: 31677101 PMCID: PMC7080940 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05345-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimum management after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) requires considerable patient engagement/activation. Religious practices permeate people's lives and may influence engagement in their healthcare. Little is known about the relationship between religiosity and patient activation. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between religiosity and patient activation in hospital survivors of an ACS. DESIGN Secondary analysis using baseline data from Transitions, Risks, and Actions in Coronary Events: Center for Outcomes Research and Education (TRACE-CORE) Study. PARTICIPANTS A total of 2067 patients hospitalized for an ACS at six medical centers in Central Massachusetts and Georgia (2011-2013). MAIN MEASURES Study participants self-reported three items assessing religiosity-strength and comfort from religion, making petition prayers, and awareness of intercessory prayers for health. Patient activation was assessed using the 6-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM-6). Participants were categorized as either having low (levels 1 and 2) or high (levels 3 and 4) activation. RESULTS The mean age of study participants was 61 years, 33% were women, and 81% were non-Hispanic White. Approximately 85% derived strength and comfort from religion, 61% prayed for their health, and 89% received intercessory prayers for their health. Overall, 58% had low activation. Reports of a great deal (aOR, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.44-2.84), and little/some (aOR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.07-1.98) strength and comfort from religion were associated with high activation, as were receipt of intercessions (aOR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.07-2.05). Praying for one's health was associated with low activation (aOR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.61-0.99). CONCLUSIONS Most ACS survivors acknowledge religious practices toward their recovery. Strength and comfort from religion and intercessory prayers for health were associated with high patient activation. Petition prayers for health were associated with low activation. Healthcare providers should use knowledge about patient's religiosity to enhance patient engagement in their care.
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- Hawa O Abu
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Røe R, Grønning K, Eriksson LR, Zangi HA. Outcomes in patient education programmes for people with rheumatic diseases: Results from a Delphi process and a study of feasibility and responsiveness. Musculoskeletal Care 2020; 18:195-203. [PMID: 31990446 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient education (PE) is recommended as an integral part of disease management for people with chronic inflammatory arthritis (IA). There is no consensus on how PE should be evaluated and which outcome measures should be used. OBJECTIVES This study had three aims: (a) to identify core aspects that PE for patients with IA may impact on; (b) to identify outcome measures to assess changes in these aspects; (c) to test the feasibility and responsiveness of the identified outcome measures. METHODS A Delphi process was conducted to identify core aspects and outcome measures. Feasibility and responsiveness were tested in a pre-/post-test study with 3 months follow-up, including 104 patients attending PE programmes. RESULTS Seven core aspects were identified: communication with health professionals, coping strategies, empowerment, knowledge about healthy life style, self-efficacy, understanding disease and treatment, and sharing experiences. Four outcome measures were identified; Arthritis Self Efficacy Scale (ASES-11), Effective Consumer scale (EC-17), Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) and Patient Activation Measure (PAM). At baseline, all measures had low rates of missing data. All measures except two heiQ subscales exhibited ceiling effects. Internal consistency was acceptable. At follow-up, statistically significant, but small improvements were found in EC-17 and three heiQ subscales. CONCLUSION ASES and EC-17 were found to be the most valid and feasible outcome measures to evaluate the identified core aspects of PE and can be recommended as outcome measures to assess PE programmes for patients with IA.
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- Renate Røe
- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Health, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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Siercke M, Jørgensen LP, Missel M, Thygesen LC, Blach PP, Sillesen H, Berg SK. Cross-sectoral rehabilitation intervention for patients with intermittent claudication versus usual care for patients in non-operative management - the CIPIC Rehab Study: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:105. [PMID: 31964402 PMCID: PMC6975054 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-4032-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intermittent claudication (IC) caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common cardiovascular disease. Patients with IC have reduced walking capacity, restricted activity levels and mobility, and reduced health-related quality of life. The disease leads to social isolation, the risk of cardiovascular morbidity, and mortality. Non-operative management of IC requires exercise therapy and studies show that supervised exercise training is more effective than unsupervised training, yet many patients with IC lack motivation for changes in health behaviour. No studies investigating the effects of existing cardiac rehabilitation targeted patients with IC have been published. The aim of this article is to present the rationale and design of the CIPIC Rehab Study, which examines the effect of a cross-sectoral rehabilitation programme versus usual care for patients in non-operative management for IC. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A randomised clinical trial aims to investigate whether cardiac rehabilitation for patients with IC in non-operative management versus usual care is superior to treatment as usual. The trial will allocate 118 patients, with a 1:1 individual randomisation to either the intervention or control group. The primary outcome is maximal walking distance measured by the standardised treadmill walking test. The secondary outcome is pain-free walking distance measured by the standardised treadmill walking test, healthy diet measured by a fat-fish-fruit-green score, and level of physical activity measured by an activity score within official recommendations. Statistical analyses will be blinded. Several exploratory analyses will be performed. A mixed-method design is used to evaluate qualitative and quantitative findings. A qualitative and a survey-based complementary study will be undertaken to investigate patients' post-discharge experiences. A qualitative post-intervention study will explore experiences of participation in rehabilitation. DISCUSSION The study is the first to assess the effect of a cardiac rehabilitation programme designed for patients with IC. The study will describe how to monitor and improve rehabilitation programmes for patients with IC in a real-world setting. Mixed-method strategies can allow for both exploration and generalisation in the same study, but the research design is a complex intervention and any effects found cannot be awarded a specific component. TRIAL REGISTRATION Retrospectively registered in Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT03730623.
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- Maj Siercke
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Pathology, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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