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Lin CY, Chung ML, Wu JR, Smith JL, Latimer A, Kang J, Thompson JH, Rayens MK, Feltner FJ, Biddle MJ, Lennie TA, Moser DK. The relationship of health activation with risk of future cardiovascular disease among rural family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. J Rural Health 2024. [PMID: 38809261 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Family caregivers are at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than non-caregivers. This risk is worse for those who live in rural compared to urban areas. Health activation, an indicator of engagement in self-care, is predictive of health outcomes and CVD risk in several populations. However, it is not known whether health activation is associated with CVD risk in rural caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses nor is it clear whether sex moderates any association. OBJECTIVES Our aims were to determine (1) whether health activation independently predicts 10-year CVD risk; and (2) whether sex interacts with health activation in the prediction of 10-year CVD risk among rural family caregivers (N = 247) of patients with chronic illnesses. METHODS Health activation was measured using the Patient Activation Measure. The predicted 10-year risk of CVD was assessed using the Framingham Risk Score. Data were analyzed using nonlinear regression analysis. RESULTS Higher levels of health activation were significantly associated with decreased risk of developing CVD (p < 0.028). There was no interaction of sex with health activation on future CVD risk. However, male caregivers had greater risk of developing CVD in the next 10 years than female caregivers (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated the importance of health activation to future CVD risk in rural family caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses. We also demonstrated that despite the higher risk of future CVD among male, the degree of association between health activation and CVD risk did not differ by sex.
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- Chin-Yen Lin
- College of Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Vall-Vargas A, Constans M, Torà N, Arnau A, Altés A, de Juan Pardo MÁ. Determinants associated with activation in patients with oral anticoagulant treatment: A cross-sectional study. ENFERMERIA CLINICA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2024:S2445-1479(24)00041-9. [PMID: 38796107 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcle.2024.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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AIMS The terms "patient activation" and "patient empowerment" are used to describe the extent to which individuals are able to manage their own healthcare. Health outcomes and quality of life improve in patients who are more active in health care. The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic, clinical, sociological and psychological determinants associated with activation in a group of chronically anticoagulated patients. METHODS Cross-sectional study of patients treated with oral antivitamin-k drugs attended at a specialized outpatient anticoagulant unit between November 2021 and June 2022. The main dependent variable was the level of patient activation according to the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). Simple and multiple linear regression models were conducted to identify the determinants associated with PAM-13 score. RESULTS A total of 137 patients who met all the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study. The mean age was 59.6 years (SD 13.8; range 22-86) and 60.6% were male. Sixty per cent presented a level IV of activation according to the PAM-13 scale. Mean patient activation score was 73.9 (SD 15.4). The factors independently associated with significantly lower activation were: emergency department visits in the past 12 months, intermediate social risk, anxiety symptoms, stress symptoms and low self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Five determinants were found to be associated with activation. Knowing the factors that modify the level of activation can help to identify subgroups of chronic anticoagulated patients who are less likely to engage in self-management and are therefore candidates for tailored educational interventions.
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- Alba Vall-Vargas
- Department of Hematology, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Manresa, Spain; Institute for Research and Innovation in Life Sciences and Health in Central Catalonia (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain; Research group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Vic, Spain.
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- Department of Hematology, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Manresa, Spain; Institute for Research and Innovation in Life Sciences and Health in Central Catalonia (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain
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- Institute for Research and Innovation in Life Sciences and Health in Central Catalonia (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain; Research and Innovation Unit, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Manresa, Spain
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- Institute for Research and Innovation in Life Sciences and Health in Central Catalonia (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain; Research and Innovation Unit, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Manresa, Spain; Faculty of Medicine, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Vic, Spain; Central Catalonia Chronicity Research Group (C3RG), Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Vic, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, Manresa, Spain; Institute for Research and Innovation in Life Sciences and Health in Central Catalonia (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain; Faculty of Medicine, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Vic, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Keriakos M, Lee S, Stannard C, Ariss S, Dunn L, Wilkie M, Fotheringham J. Supporting patient self-management: A cross-sectional and prospective cohort study investigating Patient Activation Measure (PAM) and Clinician Support for PAM scores as part of a multi-centre haemodialysis breakthrough series collaborative. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303299. [PMID: 38776355 PMCID: PMC11111028 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303299] [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: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient self-management, measured by the Patient Activation Measure (PAM), is associated with reduced healthcare utilisation and better health-related quality of life. Self-management in haemodialysis (HD) is challenging and may require support from clinicians with positive attitudes towards self-management, measured by the Clinician Support for PAM (CSPAM). OBJECTIVES To assess whether kidney staff CSPAM scores are: 1) associated with their centre's patient PAM scores and 2) modifiable through staff coaching. METHODS Baseline PAM and CSPAM and six-month CSPAM were collected from HD patients and kidney staff respectively in seven UK kidney centres as part of a six-month breakthrough series collaborative (BTSC), which trained kidney staff in supporting patient independence with HD tasks. Firstly, multivariable linear regression analyses adjusted for patient characteristics were used to test the baseline association between centre-level staff CSPAM scores and patient PAM scores. Secondly, paired univariate and unpaired multivariable linear regression analyses were conducted to compare staff CSPAM scores at baseline and six months. RESULTS 236 PAM questionnaires (mean score = 55.5) and 89 CSPAM questionnaires (median score = 72.6) were analysed at baseline. There was no significant association between centre-level mean CSPAM scores and PAM scores in univariate analyses (P = 0.321). After adjusting for patient-level characteristics, increasing centre-level mean CSPAM score by 1 point resulted in a non-significant 0.3-point increase in PAM score (0.328 (95% CI: -0.157 to 0.812; P = 0.184). Paired (n = 37) and unpaired (n = 174) staff analyses showed a non-significant change in CSPAM scores following the BTSC intervention (mean change in CSPAM score in unpaired analysis = 1.339 (95% CI: -1.945 to 4.623; P = 0.422). CONCLUSIONS Lack of a significant: 1) association between CSPAM and PAM scores and 2) change in CSPAM scores suggest that modifying staff beliefs alone is less likely to influence patient self-management, requiring co-production between patients and staff.
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- Maria Keriakos
- School of Health and Related Research, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England
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- Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
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- School of Health and Related Research, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England
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- Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
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- Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
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- School of Health and Related Research, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England
- Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Patel NA, Jones CR, Smith AC. Patient activation and psychological coping strategies to manage challenging circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with kidney disease. J Nephrol 2024; 37:353-364. [PMID: 38236468 PMCID: PMC11043035 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-023-01851-1] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Coping with health problems requires some degree of self-management; however, an individual's ability to self-manage can be threatened during challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring differences and changes in psychological well-being and coping strategies between those with low and high patient activation may inform appropriate interventions to support psychological coping. METHODS People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (non-dialysis and transplant) were recruited from 11 hospital sites across England between August and December 2020. Participants responded to an online survey study, including the Brief Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced (COPE) Inventory, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Short Health Anxiety Index (SHAI), and Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). A follow-up survey was conducted 6-9 months later. Paired t tests assessed within-group changes, and chi-squared tests compared coping strategies utilised by low- and high-activated participants. General linear modelling was performed to determine the relationship between patient activation and coping strategies, and covariates. RESULTS Two hundred and fourteen participants were recruited (mean age: 60.7, 51% male, mean eGFR: 38.9 ml/min/1.73 m2). Low-activated participants were significantly more anxious than high-activated participants (P = 0.045). Health anxiety significantly decreased (i.e., got better) for high-activated participants (P = 0.016). Higher patient activation scores were associated with greater use of problem-focused strategies (β = 0.288, P < 0.001). Age (β = - 0.174, P = 0.012), sex (β = 0.188, P = 0.004), and education level (β = 0.159, P = 0.019) significantly predicted use of problem-focused strategies. DISCUSSION Those with higher activation had lower levels of anxiety, and more frequently used adaptive coping strategies during the pandemic. Targeted support and interventions may be required for people with CKD to enhance patient activation, encourage more positive adaptive coping strategies, and mitigate maladaptive coping strategies.
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- Courtney Jane Lightfoot
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK.
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK.
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Lunardi LE, K Le Leu R, Matricciani LA, Xu Q, Britton A, Jesudason S, Bennett PN. Patient activation in advanced chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study. J Nephrol 2024; 37:343-352. [PMID: 38345687 PMCID: PMC11043190 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-023-01847-x] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patient activation refers to the knowledge, confidence and skills required for the management of chronic disease and is antecedent to self-management. Greater self-management in chronic kidney disease (CKD) results in improved patient experience and patient outcomes. AIM To examine patient activation levels in people with CKD stage 5 pre-dialysis and determine associations with sociodemographic characteristics, treatment adherence and healthcare utilisation. METHODS/DESIGN People with CKD stage 5 not receiving dialysis from one Australian kidney care service. Patient activation was measured using the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). Sociodemographic and clinical outcome data (emergency department visits, admissions) were collected from medical records. Morisky Medication Adherence Scale was used to determine self-report medication adherence. RESULTS Two hundred and four participants completed the study. The mean PAM-13 score was 53.4 (SD 13.8), with 73% reporting low activation levels (1 and 2). Patient activation scores significantly decreased with increased age (P < 0.001) and significantly increased with higher educational levels (P < 0.001). Higher patient activation level was associated with fewer hospital emergency department visits (P = 0.03) and increased medication adherence (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Patient activation levels are low in people with CKD stage 5 not receiving dialysis suggesting limited ability for self-management and capacity for optimally informed decisions about their healthcare. Efforts to improve patient activation need to consider age and education level.
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- Laura E Lunardi
- Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service, South Australia, Australia.
- Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia.
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- Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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- Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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Naamneh-Abuelhija B, Yogev-Seligmann G, Kafri M. Does affiliation with a minority group affect patient activation? PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 118:108011. [PMID: 37866072 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review published studies assessing associations between ethnicity and patient activation (PA) among people with chronic conditions. METHODS A systematic review (PROSPERO-CRD42022320793) was performed by searching in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies were included according to the following criteria: age > 18, diagnosis of at least one chronic condition, assessment of PA, report of ethnic minority group, and statistical analyses of PA scores include between-group comparisons or correlation or regression with ethnic group affiliation. Two reviewers conducted independent screening of records and full-text articles published until July 2021. Quality was evaluated using the National Institutes of Health study quality assessment tool. RESULTS From 197 records identified, 12 studies were included. The majority of studies focused on participants of White, Black and Hispanic ethnicity. Seven studies establish a significant association between ethnicity and PA, while the remainder of the studies found no association or inconclusive results. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that ethnicity is related to PA although additional, multiple explanatory variables other than ethnicity to PA were identified. Practice implications Programs to promote PA should be adjusted to participants' ethnic affiliation but consider differences in the barriers to PA and their magnitude that may differ across different ethnicities.
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- Badera Naamneh-Abuelhija
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
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Pedersen CG, Nielsen CV, Lynggaard V, Zwisler AD, Maribo T. Cardiac rehabilitation: pedagogical education strategies have positive effect on long-term patient-reported outcomes. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2023; 38:597-609. [PMID: 37534750 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyad032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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This study examined whether patients attending cardiac rehabilitation (CR) based on the pedagogical strategy learning and coping (LC) led to improved health-related quality of life (HRQL), reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression and improved self-management 6 and 12 months after the completion of CR compared with patients attending CR based on the pedagogical strategy 'Empowerment, Motivation and Medical Adherence' (EMMA). A pragmatic cluster-controlled trial of two pedagogical strategies, LC and EMMA, including 10 primary health care settings and 555 patients diagnosed with ischaemic heart disease and referred to CR between August 2018 and July 2019 was conducted. In total, 312 patients replied to the questionnaires collected at baseline, 12 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after completing CR. Linear regression analyses adjusted for potential confounder variables and cluster effects were performed. We found clinically relevant and statistically significant improvements in HRQL, anxiety, depression and self-management after completing CR. The improvements were sustained at 6 and 12 months after the completion of CR. We found no differences between the two evidence-based patient education strategies. In conclusion, this study supports the use of evidence-based patient education strategies, but there is no evidence to suggest that one pedagogical strategy is superior to the other.
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- C G Pedersen
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 11, Aarhus 8200, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, Aarhus 8000, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, Aarhus 8000, Denmark
- DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Evald Krogs Gade 11, Aarhus 8000, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Social Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gødstrup Hospital, Hospitalsparken 15, Gødstrup, Herning 7400, Denmark
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- Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Cardiology, Gødstrup Hospital, Hospitalsparken 15, Gødstrup, Herning 7400, Denmark
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- REHPA The Danish Knowledge Centre for Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Odense University Hospital, Vestergade 17, Nyborg 5800, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløws Vej 19, Odense 5000, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, Aarhus 8000, Denmark
- DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Evald Krogs Gade 11, Aarhus 8000, Denmark
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Almalag HM, Alshehri MM, Altokhais NA, Aljanobi GA, Dessougi MIE, AlHarthi A, Omair MA, Attar SM, Bahlas SM, Alfurayj AS, Alazmi MS, Asiri AM, AlOmair MM, Al Juffali LI, Omair MA. Exploring factors influencing patient activation in Saudi rheumatoid arthritis patients: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey-Results from the COPARA study. Immun Inflamm Dis 2023; 11:e1101. [PMID: 38018573 PMCID: PMC10681035 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1101] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate patient activation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients using patient activation measure 13 (PAM-13) on a national level in Saudi Arabia. METHOD A national survey was administered across multiple centers in Saudi Arabia. Patient activation was assessed using the PAM-13. The Compliance Questionnaire for Rheumatology (CQR) and the RA Impact of Disease (RAID) tool were also administered. The data from the survey were analyzed, and the results were stratified based on activation level. All factors affecting patient activation were explored and reported. RESULTS A total of 1241 participants were included. Most of the patients were females (85%), the mean age was 47 (±14), and most patients lived in the central region (47%). The mean (±standard deviation) patient activation score was 578.7 (±13.0). Patient activation was affected by multiple factors: demographic characteristics, such as education, with a beta value of 1.11 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.64 ̶1.58, p < .001). Higher CQR scores were associated with higher activation levels, with a beta value of 2.61 (95% CI 0.80 ̶4.44, p = .005), and higher RAID scores were associated with lower activation levels, with a beta value of 3.13 (95% CI 1.36 ̶4.91, p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Patient activation was affected by several demographic characteristics and the impact of RA. A higher activation may improve compliance. Future longitudinal studies are required to confirm these findings and should explore the underlying mechanism of these effects.
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- Haya M. Almalag
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of PharmacyKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitJohns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran Saudi ArabiaDhahranSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitSecurity Forces HospitalRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitSecurity Forces HospitalRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, College of ScienceKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitBuraidah Central HospitalBuraidahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitPrince Mohammed Medical CitySakaka‐AljoufSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitAseer Central HospitalAbhaSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitAseer Central HospitalAbhaSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of PharmacyKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology UnitKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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Szu LY, Chang CH, Hsieh SI, Shih WM, Huang LM, Tsai MC, Tseng SM. Factors Related to Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11081155. [PMID: 37107989 PMCID: PMC10137652 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11081155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Taiwan had the second highest number globally of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing treatment in 2018. A meta-analysis of Chen et al. (2021) showed the incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 were 7.7% and 22.4%, respectively. Few studies have explored the effects of patients' self-participation and perceptions of hemodialysis on their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the factors related to hemodialysis patients' quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was a descriptive correlational study. Patients were recruited (n = 298) from the hemodialysis unit of a medical center in northern Taiwan. Variables included patients' sociodemographic, psychological, spiritual, and clinical characteristics (i.e., perceived health level, comorbidities, hemodialysis duration, weekly frequency, transportation, and accompaniment during hemodialysis), perceptions of hemodialysis, self-participation in hemodialysis, and health-related quality of life (KDQOL-36 scale). Data were analyzed using descriptive and bivariate and multivariate linear regression. Multivariate linear regression, after adjusting for covariates, showed that anxiety, self-perceived health status, two vs. four comorbidities, and self-participation in hemodialysis were significantly associated with quality of life. The overall model was significant and accounted for 52.2% (R2 = 0.522) of the variance in quality of life during hemodialysis (adjusted R2 = 0.480). In conclusion, the quality of life of hemodialysis patients with mild, moderate, or severe anxiety was poorer, whereas that of patients with fewer comorbidities, higher self-perceived health status, and higher self-participation in hemodialysis was better.
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- Li-Yun Szu
- Department of Nursing, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33372, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
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- Kidney Research Center, Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33372, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Health Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
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- Hemodialysis Unit, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33372, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33372, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33372, Taiwan
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Zhu Y, Song Y, Wang Y, Ji H, Wang D, Cai S, Wang A. Relationships among patient activation, social support and online health information seeking of community-dwelling older adults living with coronary heart disease. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:161-169. [PMID: 36052639 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15428] [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: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS To explore the relationship between patient activation (subjective initiative of patients to participate in disease management in self-health care), social support, self-efficacy and online health information seeking among older patients with coronary heart disease. DESIGN A cross-sectional and survey-based design. METHODS A total of 451 older patients with coronary heart disease were recruited from July to November 2021 from four communities in Qingdao, China. We collected data using the Patient Activation Measure, Social Support Rating Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale and Online Health Information Seeking Scale. We performed structural equation modelling to analyse the data. RESULTS The final model showed good model fit. Patient activation influenced online health information seeking directly (β = .39, p < .05) and indirectly through self-efficacy (β = .17, p < .05). Social support influenced online health information seeking directly (β = .23, p < .05) and indirectly through self-efficacy (β = .03, p < .05). Self-efficacy directly influenced online health information seeking (β = .26, p < .05). CONCLUSIONS We identified the interrelationships of patient activation, social support and self-efficacy and their influence on the online health information seeking of older patients with coronary heart disease. Our findings provide a theoretical basis for developing and evaluating interventions to enhance online health information seeking for older patients with coronary heart disease. IMPACT These findings add a better understanding of the relationship between patient activation, social support, self-efficacy and online health information seeking in older patients with coronary heart disease, and help community health workers to intervene in the early stage of disease diagnosis.
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- Yaru Zhu
- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Yates T, Davies MJ, Smith AC. 'Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health' (the SMILE-K study): protocol for a single-blind longitudinal randomised controlled trial with nested pilot study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e064916. [PMID: 36385018 PMCID: PMC9670928 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are expected to self-manage their condition. Patient activation is the term given to describe the knowledge, skills and confidence a person has in managing their own health and is closely related to the engagement in preventive health behaviours. Self-management interventions have the potential to improve remote disease management and health outcomes. We are testing an evidence-based and theory-based digital self-management structured 10-week programme developed for peoples with CKD called 'My Kidneys & Me'. The primary aim of the study (Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health (SMILE-K)) is to assess the effect on patient activation levels. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A single-blind randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a nested pilot study will assess the feasibility of the intervention and study design before continuation to a full RCT. Individuals aged 18 years or older, with established CKD stage 3-4 (eGFR of 15-59 mL/min/1.73 m2) will be recruited through both primary and secondary care pathways. Participants will be randomised into two groups: intervention group (receive My Kidneys & Me in addition to usual care) and control group (usual care). The primary outcome of the nested pilot study is feasibility and the primary outcome of the full RCT is the Patient Activation Measu (PAM-13). The full RCT will assess the effect of the programme on online self-reported outcomes which will be assessed at baseline, after 10 weeks, and then after 20 weeks in both groups. A total sample size of N=432 participants are required based on a 2:1 randomisation. A substudy will measure physiological changes (eg, muscle mass, physical function) and patient experience (qualitative semi-structured interviews). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was fully approved by the Research Ethics Committee-Leicester South on the 19 November 2020 (reference: 17/EM/0357). All participants are required to provide informed consent obtained online. The results are expected to be published in scientific journals and presented at clinical research conferences. This is protocol version 1.0 dated 27 January 2021. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN18314195.
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- Courtney J Lightfoot
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Reseach Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Reseach Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Hadjiconstantinou M, Graham-Brown M, Barratt J, Brough C, Burton JO, Hainsworth J, Johnson V, Martinez M, Nixon AC, Pursey V, Schreder S, Vadaszy N, Wilde L, Willingham F, Young HML, Yates T, Davies MJ, Smith AC. The Codevelopment of "My Kidneys & Me": A Digital Self-management Program for People With Chronic Kidney Disease. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e39657. [PMID: 36374538 PMCID: PMC9706383 DOI: 10.2196/39657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care self-management is important for people living with nondialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the few available resources are of variable quality. OBJECTIVE This work describes the systematic codevelopment of "My Kidneys & Me" (MK&M), a theory-driven and evidence-based digital self-management resource for people with nondialysis CKD, guided by an established process used for the successful development of the diabetes education program MyDESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed, DESMOND). METHODS A multidisciplinary steering group comprising kidney health care professionals and researchers and specialists in the development of complex interventions and digital health provided expertise in the clinical and psychosocial aspects of CKD, self-management, digital health, and behavior change. A patient and public involvement group helped identify the needs and priorities of MK&M and co-design the resource. MK&M was developed in 2 sequential phases. Phase 1 involved the codevelopment process of the MK&M resource (content and materials), using Intervention Mapping (IM) as a framework. The first 4 IM steps guided the development process: needs assessment was conducted to describe the context of the intervention; intervention outcomes, performance objectives, and behavioral determinants were identified; theory- and evidence-based change methods and practical strategies to deliver change methods were selected; and program components were developed and refined. Phase 2 involved the adoption and adaptation of the existing MyDESMOND digital platform to suit the MK&M resource. RESULTS The needs assessment identified that individuals with CKD have multiple differing needs and that delivering a self-management program digitally would enable accessible, tailored, and interactive information and support. The intended outcomes of MK&M were to improve and maintain effective self-management behaviors, including physical activity and lifestyle, improve knowledge, promote self-care skills, increase self-efficacy, and enhance well-being. This was achieved through the provision of content and materials designed to increase CKD knowledge and patient activation, reduce health risks, manage symptoms, and improve physical function. Theories and behavior change techniques selected include Self-Management Framework, Capability, Opportunity, Motivation Behavior model components of Behaviour Change Wheel and taxonomy of behavior change techniques, Health Action Process Approach Model, Common Sense Model, and Social Cognitive Theory. The program components developed comprised educational and behavior change sessions, health trackers (eg, monitoring blood pressure, symptoms, and exercise), goal-setting features, and forums for social support. The MyDESMOND digital platform represented an ideal existing platform to host MK&M; thus, the MyDESMOND interface and features were adopted and adapted for MK&M. CONCLUSIONS Applying the IM framework enabled the systematic application of theory, empirical evidence, and practical perspectives in the codevelopment of MK&M content and materials. Adopting and adapting a preexisting platform provided a cost- and time-efficient approach for developing our digital intervention. In the next stage of work, the efficacy of MK&M in increasing patient activation will be tested in a randomized controlled trial.
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- Courtney J Lightfoot
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Renal and Transplant Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, United Kingdom
- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Renal Medicine, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, York, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Team, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom
- Nutrition and Dietetic Department, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn, United Kingdom
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Diabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Relationships among social support, self-efficacy, and patient activation in community-dwelling older adults living with coronary heart disease: A cross-sectional study. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 48:139-144. [PMID: 36219932 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore whether social support indirectly influences patient activation through self-efficacy in older adults living with coronary heart disease. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. Older patients (n=451) from four communities in the city of Qingdao completed a questionnaire survey. We conducted multiple linear regression models and bootstrap testing to assess the relationships among social support, self-efficacy, and patient activation. RESULTS Patient activation was positively correlated with social support (r = 0.524, P < 0.01) and with self-efficacy (r = 0.740, P < 0.01). The of social support had indirect positive effect on patient activation through self-efficacy and the effect was 58.8%. CONCLUSIONS We identified the critical role of social support and self-efficacy for the activation of community-dwelling older patients living with coronary heart disease. Our findings provide essential knowledge for developing and evaluating effective interventions to promote patient activation and enhance self-management of coronary heart disease.
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van der Horst D, van Uden-Kraan C, Parent E, Bart J, Waverijn G, Verberk-Jonkers I, van den Dorpel M, Pieterse A, Bos W. Optimizing the use of patients’ individual outcome information – development and usability tests of a Chronic Kidney Disease dashboard. Int J Med Inform 2022; 166:104838. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nijhawan AE, Zhang S, Chansard M, Gao A, Jain MK, Halm EA. A Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Readmissions Among People With HIV. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2022; 90:161-169. [PMID: 35135975 PMCID: PMC9203879 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002938] [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: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hospital readmissions are common, costly, and potentially preventable, including among people with HIV (PWH). We present the results of an evaluation of a multicomponent intervention aimed at reducing 30-day readmissions among PWH. METHODS Demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical variables were collected from the electronic health records of PWH or those with cellulitis (control group) hospitalized at an urban safety-net hospital before and after (from September 2012 to December 2016) the implementation of a multidisciplinary HIV transitional care team. After October 2014, hospitalized PWH could receive a medical HIV consultation ± a transitional care nurse intervention. The primary outcome was readmission to any hospital within 30 days of discharge. Multivariate logistic regression and propensity score analyses were conducted to compare readmissions before and after intervention implementation in PWH and people with cellulitis. RESULTS Overall, among PWH, 329 of the 2049 (16.1%) readmissions occurred before and 329 of the 2023 (16.3%) occurred after the transitional care team intervention. After including clinical and social predictors, the adjusted odds ratio of 30-day readmissions for postintervention for PWH was 0.81 (95% confidence interval: 0.66 to 0.99, P= 0.04), whereas little reduction was identified for those with cellulitis (adjusted odds ratio 0.91 (95% confidence interval: 0.81 to 1.02, P= 0.10). A dose-response effect was not observed for receipt of different HIV intervention components. CONCLUSIONS A multicomponent intervention reduced the adjusted risk of 30-day readmissions in PWH, although no dose-response effect was detected. Additional efforts are needed to reduce overall hospitalizations and readmissions among PWH including increasing HIV prevention, early diagnosis and engagement in care, and expanding the availability and spectrum of transitional care services.
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- Ank E Nijhawan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, Dallas, TX
- Departments of Population and Data Sciences
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- Departments of Population and Data Sciences
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- Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; and
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- Departments of Population and Data Sciences
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, Dallas, TX
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- Departments of Population and Data Sciences
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Memory KE, Wilkinson TJ, Smith AC, Lightfoot CJ. A qualitative exploration of the facilitators and barriers to self-management in kidney transplant recipients. J Nephrol 2022; 35:1863-1872. [PMID: 35467326 PMCID: PMC9035973 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01325-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Understanding the behaviours that facilitate or impede one’s ability to self-manage is important to improve health-related outcomes in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Previous studies exploring the self-management experiences of KTRs have focused on specific tasks (e.g., medication adherence), age groups (e.g., adolescent or older recipients), or have been conducted outside of the UK where transferability of findings is unknown. Our study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of self-management in UK KTRs to identify facilitators and barriers associated with self-management tasks. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven KTRs. Topics explored included experiences of self-management tasks (diet, exercise, medications, stress management), perceived healthcare role, and future interventional approaches. Thematic analysis was used to identify and report themes. Results Eight themes were identified which were mapped onto the three self-management tasks described by Corbin and Strauss: medical, role and emotional management. Perceived facilitators to self-management were: gathering health-related knowledge, building relationships with healthcare professionals, creating routines within daily life, setting goals and identifying motivators, establishing support networks, and support from family and friends. Complexity of required treatment and adjusting to a new health status were perceived barriers to self-management. Conclusions Participants described the importance of collaborative consultations and continuity of care. Tailored interventions should identify individualised goals and motivators for participating in self-management. Education on effective strategies to manage symptoms and comorbidities could help alleviate KTRs’ perceived treatment burden. Family and peer support could emotionally support KTRs; however, managing the emotional burden of transplantation warrants more attention. Graphic abstract ![]()
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- Katherine E Memory
- Leicester Medical School, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
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Lightfoot CJ, Nair D, Bennett PN, Smith AC, Griffin AD, Warren M, Wilkinson TJ. Patient Activation: The Cornerstone of Effective Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease? KIDNEY AND DIALYSIS 2022; 2:91-105. [PMID: 37101653 PMCID: PMC10127536 DOI: 10.3390/kidneydial2010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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The importance of patient activation (i.e., the knowledge, skills, and confidence one has in managing one's own healthcare) in people with long-term conditions, including kidney disease, is growing. Enabling and empowering patients to take a more active role in their health and healthcare is the focus of person-centred care. Patient activation is recognised as a key construct of self-management, as to effectively self-manage a long-term condition, it is required to enable individuals to actively participate in treatment decisions, prevent complications, and manage risk factors. Identifying an individual's level of activation can help guide and tailor care, and interventions aimed at increasing patient activation may improve patient engagement and health outcomes. In this review, we explore the concepts of patient activation and self-management, the relationship between patient activation and self-management, interventions aimed at improving these, and what these mean to people living with kidney disease.
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- Courtney J. Lightfoot
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester,Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-116-252-3211
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester,Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands (ARC-EM), Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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Magadi W, Lightfoot CJ, Memory KE, Santhakumaran S, van der Veer SN, Thomas N, Gair R, Smith AC. Patient activation and its association with symptom burden and quality of life across the spectrum of chronic kidney disease stages in England. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:45. [PMID: 35081904 PMCID: PMC8793272 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02679-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage one’s own health is termed patient activation and can be assessed using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). This measure is increasingly recommended for use in chronic kidney disease (CKD), but there is a need to better understand patient activation within this population. This work aimed to explore the association of PAM with patient-reported outcomes, namely symptom burden and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), to understand the relationship between patient activation and outcomes which are of importance to people with CKD. Methods Non-dialysis, dialysis, and kidney transplant patients from 14 renal units across England completed a survey comprising questionnaires assessing patient activation, symptom burden, and HRQoL. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to determine HRQoL and symptom burden subgroups in the data. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the associations between patient activation and symptom burden and HRQoL classes separately, adjusting for age, gender, ethnicity, deprivation and treatment modality. Results Three thousand thirteen participants (mean age 61.5 years, 61.8% males, and 47% haemodialysis) were included in the analysis. Patient activation was strongly associated with both the HRQoL and symptom burden classes identified, with highly activated patients more likely to report higher HRQoL (P = < 0.0001; OR 29.2, 95% CI 19.5–43.9) and fewer symptoms (P = < 0.0001; OR 25.9, 95% CI 16.8–40.2). Conclusion Lower activation levels are associated with a higher symptom burden and reduced HRQoL across the trajectory of CKD stages and treatment modalities. Therefore, targeted and holistic self-management support focussing on improving activation may have the potential to improve aspects of health experience which are valued by individuals living with kidney disease. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-022-02679-w.
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- Winnie Magadi
- UK Renal Registry, Brandon House Building 20A1, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS34 7RR, UK.
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- UK Renal Registry, Brandon House Building 20A1, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS34 7RR, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, London, UK
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- UK Renal Registry, Brandon House Building 20A1, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS34 7RR, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Wang J, Wang Q, Bao Z, Peng Y, Liu S, Yu T, Wang L, Yang G, Gao M, Sun G. The Combined Effects of Patient Activation and Relational Aspects on the Quality of Life in Atrial Fibrillation Patients. Front Psychol 2021; 12:761149. [PMID: 34867661 PMCID: PMC8636326 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.761149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aims to explore the influence of patient activation (PA) and relational aspects on the quality of life (QoL) in patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) for developing measures to improve PA and QoL. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2021 among 190 AF patients in Nanjing, China. Research instruments included a self-designed social-demographic characteristics scale, the Patient Activation Measure (PAM), the Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality of Life (AFEQT). The data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS 25.0. Spearman correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were used to assess the association accordingly. Results: The average AFEQT score for the 190 AF patients was 69.32 ± 14.52. The distribution of activation Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, were where 4.7, 34.2, 47.4, and 13.7%, respectively. The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that patient activation, work status, and cardiac rehabilitation of AF patients predicted AF-related QoL (β = 0.270, -0.205, and 0.183, respectively; all P < 0.05). The influences of PA level on subdimensions of AF-related QoL were as follows: symptoms, daily activities and treatment concern. Conclusion: The level of QoL of patients with AF was moderate. Higher levels of patient activation in those with AF were associated with milder symptoms, more positive daily activities and fewer treatment concern. Based on our findings, we suggest that healthcare personnel should encourage AF patients to take active participation in cardiac rehabilitation, disease self-management and foster progression of PA level. Future research is warranted to develop tailor-made interventions aimed at the activation level.
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- Jie Wang
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Wilkinson TJ, Memory K, Lightfoot CJ, Palmer J, Smith AC. Determinants of patient activation and its association with cardiovascular disease risk in chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study. Health Expect 2021; 24:843-852. [PMID: 33835670 PMCID: PMC8235879 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Patient activation describes the knowledge, skills and confidence in managing one's own health. Promoting patient activation is being prioritized to reduce costs and adverse outcomes such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a need to understand the characteristics that influence patient activation and the effect on health outcomes. Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting and participants Patients with non‐dialysis CKD recruited from 14 sites (general nephrology and primary care) in England, UK. Outcome measures Patient activation was measured using the PAM‐13. Demographic and health‐related variables, self‐reported symptom burden, health‐related quality of life (HRQOL), socioeconomic status (SES), were assessed as determinants of patient activation. Major CVD risk factors included hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and hyperkalaemia. Results 743 patients were included (eGFR: 32.3 (SD17.1) mL/min/1.73 m2, age 67.8 (SD13.9) years, 68% male). The mean PAM score was 55.1 (SD14.4)/100. Most patients (60%) had low activation. Those with low activation were older (P<.001), had lower eGFR (P = .004), greater number of comorbidities (P = .026) and lower haemoglobin (P = .025). Patients with low activation had a 17% greater number of CVD risk factors (P < .001). Risk factors in those with low activation were being older (P < .001) and having diabetes (P < .001). Conclusion This study showed that only a minority of CKD patients are activated for self‐management. Our findings help better understand the level of activation in these patients, particularly older individuals with multimorbidity, and further the knowledge regarding the characteristics that influence activation. Patient or Public Contribution Patients were involved in the design of main study.
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Affiliation(s)
- Thomas J Wilkinson
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
| | - Katherine Memory
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
| | - Courtney J Lightfoot
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
| | - Jared Palmer
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
| | - Alice C Smith
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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