Activating people to partner in health and self-care: use of the Patient Activation Measure®
Patient activation is a behavioural concept central to personalised care. It refers to a person's knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health and healthcare. Evidence suggests that patient activation scores can be predictive of health outcomes
Patient Activation in Australians with Chronic Illness Project
The Consumers Health Forum (CHF) utilised the Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®) tool across a national sample of 1703 respondents to determine levels of patient engagement in Australia for adults with two or more chronic illnesses to inform better policy and strategies to support patient self-management.
The Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®) and the pandemic: Predictors of patient activation among Australian health consumers during the COVID‐19 pandemic
This study explores the level of patient activation among general populations, as activated individuals are more capable of managing their health and proactive in maintaining their well-being. The Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®) was used to fill this knowledge gap.
The GPs Perspective - Implementing PAM® at Osana Care (May 22) Dr David Cosgriff, Osana Care
Service leaders and clinicians about their experiences with PAM® and the impacts it has had on their organisations and day-to day practice.
A consumer and carer about how PAM® has completely transformed their health journey trajectory.
Adding A Measure Of Patient Self- Management Capability To Risk Assessment Can Improve Prediction Of High Costs
Adding the Patient Activation Measure® to clinical risk assessments can enhance the prediction of high healthcare costs, highlighting the need for targeted support to reduce hospital and emergency care utilisation.
Measuring Patient Activation in South Eastern Sydney
South Eastern Sydney Medicare Local (SESML) was established on 1 July 2012, as a primary healthcare organisation to drive improvements in primary health care delivery, ensure that services are tailored to meet the needs of the local community and address service gaps.
Hospital admissions, emergency department utilisation and patient activation for self-management among people with diabetes.
This article explores the relationship between patient activation for self-management and the rates of hospital admissions and emergency department utilisation among individuals with diabetes, highlighting the benefits of increased patient engagement in managing their condition.
